About Oklahoma City and Area Real Estate

How to buy a home? Too much information!

2011-12-19T18:18:00Z

Too Much Information can cause confusion for home buyers if they try to go too fast. If you’re considering buying a home, don’t give yourself a headache by trying to know it all. It’s my experience that about 1 out 6 people that contact me requesting information about a home are ready to make an offer . If this Oklahoma Realtor were going to buy a home, I would contact the lender of my choice and get my financial ducks in order. This is one of the most important steps in purchasing...(read more)

Cyber traps related to Real Estate

2011-12-05T19:53:00Z

There are many cyber traps related to Real Estate . In the Oklahoma City area market as well as others, these clever links will surprise many who are searching for homes. Being on the other end of the market, we have been contacted by companies many times, who wanted to sell us your information . Many times, national syndicates will run sponsored ads to come up on the top of searches when you type in a specific phrase for things in your area. These ads are guaranteed to be at the top and sometimes...(read more)

Inclosing your garage

2011-11-21T20:09:00Z

Enclosing your garage might be a great way to gain living space or add a bedroom in your Oklahoma City home . If done properly , it can add square footage to your home. However before you convert your garage to a living area you might want to think about a few things. Is there any chance you will need to sell your home ? Having a garage is more important to some buyers than the living space that you need because your family has grown. Do you know everything that has to be done to count your converted...(read more)

Receive your custom home search

2011-09-19T21:08:00Z

If you would like to receive listings that only pertain to what you are looking for, we would be happy to set you a custom search up using an IDX Gateway. With this option, you will receive listings the day they become on the market. The listing you receive will match the size, price, area, and everything else you are looking for in a home. This will help eliminate a lot homes that don't interest you and save a lot of time.

Oklahoma City MLS View of Homes for Sale

2011-09-06T16:52:00Z

The Oklahoma City MLS view of homes for sale is used by Realtors to find homes for clients that have contacted us and requested a home search. Although I have written many articles about the different ways we can search for you a property that needs, I felt this picture might give you a better understanding of what we, the Realtor see. The picture to the right only shows several of the options that Realtors have when setting up a search for home or investment property. There are close to 100 more...(read more)

Searching for Homes in the Newpaper

2011-08-30T17:12:00Z

Finding a home in the newspaper is another way some people search for homes in the Oklahoma City area . Under the Homes For Sale section, you will find homes for sale by owner and broker. Unless someone has placed a large ad exposing a home for sale, there are very little details that can be learned about the home. You might see the list price and a phone number of someone to call for more information. Other than that, newspaper a ds are limited to minimum information, and pictures will generally...(read more)

Thoughts at Closing on a Short Sale

2011-08-26T17:27:00Z

Thoughts at the end of a long short sale started running through my head as I took a short break from an all afternoon closing Title Company near Gaillardia last week. As I stood outside on this hot summer’s day in Oklahoma City , I couldn’t help thinking of the buyers and the anticipation that they must be feeling. It was almost over and the moment of joy was coming. This family had pursued a home that was in the hands of a bank. Driving from out of state several times, they had searched...(read more)

Oklahoma Real Estate and how will it change?

2011-08-25T16:54:00Z

How will real estate change? If interest rates remain at the current low rate for the next few years, and sellers are waiting on the market to improve before putting their homes on the Oklahoma City MLS , will we see a reduction in inventory? With the remaining listings in the Oklahoma City area, are buyers already struggling to find a nice home that is a perfect fit for their needs? For the buyer who wants a few acres and cable Internet and TV, it’s already a challenge to find a home that...(read more)

Home search methods

2011-08-18T17:34:00Z

There are many ways search for homes on the Oklahoma City MLS system. One of the ways clients ask me to search for their home is by the zip code . The zip code (ZONE IMPROVEMENT PLAN) was implemented in 1943 for large cities. Using a current zip code map is one of the ways to narrow down the area that you might be interested in buying a home in a large metro area such as Oklahoma City or Edmond. There are many other methods so select your MLS search up in today’s Hi-Tech world. You can visit...(read more)

Seeing it through

2011-08-18T16:19:00Z

Seeing a residential home sale all the way through is not always as easy as one might think for a realtor. After a buyer has met their requirements to purchase a home , selected a home , and have a signed contract, there is still the matter of getting all the parties to a closing. A realtor that cares will often find themselves keeping good communication flowing between the client, title company, inspectors, listing broker, and the financing company until everyone sets down at the table and smiles....(read more)

Oklahoma Home Builders

2011-08-11T16:16:00Z

Maybe it's just me, but sometimes when I think about Home Builders in Oklahoma , I think of them as Companies. Quality Home Building Companies such as members of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association . But there is another side to this title. It is the side that does the work . The Oklahoma Home Builder musters through this heat and gets the earth repaired for the rest of the builders to come in and in a few months put together a single family dwelling on vacant piece of property. That...(read more)

Searching for Real Estate in Oklahoma City

2011-08-09T13:04:00Z

If your looking for real estate in Oklahoma City , we are here to help you. Our motto is Dreams Do Come True and we would love to help you find a home that fits your needs and help facilitate the process of getting that home. We are a highly technical team that will explain anything within our realm of professionalism to help you understand what you are getting for your money, how long it will take to get it, and what should happen in between. If you want to play around a little, our web site www.DreamsDoComeTrue.Us...(read more)

Oklahoma City Homes For Sale, What sticks out?

2011-07-31T10:51:00Z

What sticks out in Oklahoma City . The Devon Tower . It is now the tallest building in the Oklahoma City area. Talk about big Real Estate. But another thing I've seemed to notice are some of the really nice homes at great prices that are on the Oklahoma real estate market. Lately we have seen some very nice homes that are priced really low. The real estate inventory in the Oklahoma City market still has a lot of listings available. But when you see those that are updated and move in ready for...(read more)

Keeping Your Home Safe

2011-03-19T20:49:00Z

Keeping your home safe can be rewarding and fun to do. Many times the things we do on a normal day to day routine produces a safe environment. Keeping the lawn in good shape not only gives your home more curb appeal, but lowers the chances of a fire spreading from another area to your home. Keeping bushes, leaves, and other growth away from your exterior walls helps also to prevent foundation problems and control insects that may be harmful or damaging to your home. Keeping your garage clean and...(read more)

Professional Realtors

2011-03-13T17:19:00Z

A Professional Realtor. Is that the same as a Professional Doctor? I'm not feeling well today. I'm going to search for a non professional 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 action to make you feel better. A professional Realtor has the same drive. We want to make you feel better. Good health is very important, and I'm not comparing...(read more)