Neighborhoods

Quarterly Update: Linwood Place

January 16, 2012

Every three months, Linda and I prepare quarterly market updates for some of the older neighborhoods we practice in. Since not everyone in those neighborhoods gets the update, we thought we would make them available to a wider audience. To start with, we picked one of our favorite neighborhoods: Linwood, an urban conservation district neighborhood. [...]

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Under All is the Land

October 17, 2011

Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. – Preamble to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of Realtors®. We tend to forget the basics. The most basic is the land our [...]

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HP Regulations: Practicality Versus Aesthetics

October 2, 2011

We require from buildings, as from men, two kinds of goodness: first, the doing their practical duty well: then that they be graceful and pleasing in doing it; which last is itself another form of duty. – John Ruskin (1819 – 1900), The Stones of Venice, 1880 One line pretty well sums up the purpose [...]

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How a Street Almost Changed a Neighborhood

September 16, 2011

Call this an exercise in self-preservation for someone who lives in an old, historic neighborhood. I am currently a member of the Preservation Review Committee for my particular neighborhood. (Linda and I live in a Historic Preservation District, and have lived in them since 1991.). That committee, made up of neighborhood residents, is generally charged [...]

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Open House Sunday, 9/18 in Blue Stem

September 12, 2011

I’ll be here this Sunday September 18th from 2-4 p.m. – new price in terrific neighborhood…. $253,500 in Blue Stem V. For more info, email brent@brentweberhomes.com or visit brentweberhomes.com

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Lakehurst Neighborhood Oklahoma City OK

August 31, 2011

Just west of Nichols Hills, between May Avenue and Lake Hefner sits the Lakehurst neighborhood. Lakehurst consists of 387 homes built between 1961 and 1977. Lakehurst’ prime location has always made it popular. In the 1960’s, it was the place to go see the Christmas lights! Home sizes range from 1,350 square feet to 4,350 [...]

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Rose Creek is “One Hot Community”

June 28, 2011

“Welcome” to the new state of the art Tour 18′s 3 million dollar clubhouse which has been open for the past 6 months.  Here are your opportunities: cottage lots starting at $53,000, golf course lots starting at $125,000, and development lots starting at $63,500.  And now for your Rose Creek  privileges: gated community, golf course, aquatic center, fitness [...]

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The Little Picture Brings Pause To This Realtor

June 6, 2011

It is easy for all of us, whatever our role in the home buying process, to reduce things to numbers: rates, comparatives, bedrooms and baths and, of course, the bottom line price. But I was reminded last week why I wanted to be a Realtor in the first place, and it had nothing to do [...]

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Older Properties: What to Consider

February 5, 2011

Buying an older home can be very exciting.  Unique architectural styles and features, hardwood floors, barrel ceilings, mature trees, and appealing charm make these houses and neighborhoods a wonderful investment.  Here are some basics to consider in the purchase of a vintage or historic home.  There are several types of neighborhood designations in the Oklahoma City [...]

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Heritage Hills Historic Disctrict

January 5, 2011

The Heritage Hills Historic District, located near downtown, is significant for its architecture as well as its association with the early political and business leaders of Oklahoma City.  It is a neighborhood where you are transported back to the late 1800′s and early 1900′s to see the opulent lifestyles of these leaders.  Heritage Hills is located [...]

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