Buyer Tips

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 [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure?

July 7, 2011

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure? With the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis, millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. Many found themselves owing more on the house than the home was worth. Many just walked away from their homes. As a result of these complicated issues, millions of [...]

Read the full article →

What new buyers should know

May 11, 2011

When buying a home in the Oklahoma City area or most other places, you will need money for closing cost, inspections, and earnest money.  Seeing a lender should be your first step. Unless you have a large amount of money to put down for a conventional loan, you probably will have to buy a home that meets [...]

Read the full article →

10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden

April 25, 2011

Curb appeal is the allure or attraction to a home from the exterior. Many factors contribute to a winning curb appeal, such as fresh paint, manicured shrubs and trees, and the lack of clutter. However, one of the most effective ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal and increase the resale value is through landscaping. [...]

Read the full article →

Lease With Option to Purchase?

April 22, 2011

I had two phone calls this week from buyers who were having problems with their Lease Purchase Agreements. With the trend of lenders making loans harder to obtain with the higher credit score requirements, many people are looking at this option in order to purchase a home. As a Realtor I do not advise my [...]

Read the full article →

A Professional Realtor

March 26, 2011

A Professional Realtor. Is that the same as a Professional Doctor? I’m not feeling well today. I’m going to search for a nonprofessional Doctor and make an appointment. A professional Doctor sounds much better. A Doctor that will treat you with respect, listen to what you have to say, then put all of their experience into a plan of [...]

Read the full article →

What’s important to you in your home?

February 26, 2011

What’s important to you in your home?  Is it a relaxed dining area?  Is it the bonus room or the living area?  Where do you feel like there’s no place like home? To me it’s a mixture of things.  The TV remote is very important, so the living area is where I hang out and [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Items You Need When Applying for a Loan

December 22, 2010

Have These Items Ready When You Apply For a Loan It used to be that lenders mailed out verifications to employers, banks, mortgage companies, and so on, in order to verify the data supplied by borrowers. Nowadays, the interest is often in speed and getting answers quickly so alternate documentation has become more widely used. [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries