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Spruce Up For Spring

April 27, 2012

Its a funny thing. When Spring arrives mankind is charged with ideas and energy to fix up his or her surroundings. We potter in the garden, paint the porch, switch furniture around and change the drapes. By the time warm weather begins, our thoughts turn to iced tea and vacations and our enthusiasm for projects wilts [...]

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Is Investment Property for You?

March 22, 2012

If you have been thinking of getting into the rental business, now might be the right time. There are currently 93 properties in the Northwest area of Oklahoma City listed for under $50,000. There are 360 more listed between $50,000 and $100,000. Most of these houses are small, single family homes, but they include condos, [...]

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How fancy do you want it?

March 8, 2012

It was a drizzly Saturday morning but we were down on the river throwing rocks and just making the best of things when it started to sprinkle so we headed for higher ground. Just about the time it started to rain we came upon an old structure that appeared to be sound but unoccupied so [...]

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Spring Is Around The Corner. Are You Ready?

February 13, 2012

Springtime is coming and that means we will be spending more time outside. Start taking care of your home early to ensure you are able to have plenty of time for outdoor fun. To assist you in having a worry free spring and summer, here are some easy steps you can take to prepare your [...]

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Some Tips For Selling Your House

January 9, 2012

I have been visiting a lot of houses lately.  Buyers are out looking, but they have become more “picky” as the choices are numerous. I have some tips for the homeowners, but also for the realtors listing these properties. Please, listen to your realtor when they say to “declutter”.  Your stuff is very interesting and [...]

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Investing in Your Future

November 7, 2011

“You got the money, honey, I’ve got the time…”  It’s a great day to buy a house.   And if you have some extra cash it’s a great time to buy an investment property. The economy is slow.  The mortgage companies have tightened the lending rules, increased the credit scores needed to borrow money and follow [...]

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Mr./Ms. Buyer, do you know what to expect?

October 24, 2011

What do girl scouts and Disney villains have in common?  Well, one Disney villain, anyway?  They understand the importance of BEING PREPARED. It’s just as important when you’re buying a house as when camping in the wilderness or planning a coup.  Er, I would imagine, that is.  So, in the interest of helping you be [...]

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Dos and Don’ts of Real Estate Etiquette for Buyers

October 6, 2011

Do you remember the movie Pretty Woman?  Of course you do.  Rags to Riches, Sin and Redemption, Prostitute Becomes Damsel in Distress … particularly the shopping.  Ah, the shopping.  Remember the first time Vivian goes out to find a cocktail dress, sporting her hooker boots and crop top, snubbed by the boutique sales staff?  She [...]

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Oklahoma Natural Gas Rebates

September 28, 2011

ONG is offering a rebate program effective after September 14,2011 for Natural Gas Heating-System check up Heating-System Replacement Program Water Heater Replacement Program Natural Gas Clothes Dryer Replacement Program New Home Program Contractor Program Rebates range from $30.00 for a heating system check up to up to $850.00 for water heaters, up to $1950.00 for [...]

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16 or 17 Trillion?

September 8, 2011

“I don’t see what it matters whether you’re 16 trillion or 17 trillion in debt just borrow the money and let’s get on with life.” I heard these words coming from somewhere in the men’s locker room this morning after my swim. Everyone reading this blog who knows me knows that I had to respond [...]

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