As Tuesday’s election draws nearer, there’s more and more discussion about how to vote, and why one candidate is better than the other. The important thing about voting is knowing who/what you’re voting for/against. Keeping an open dialogue with other people, whether they agree or disagree with your views, is the only way to truly […]
Archives for 2008
Fed Rate Drops 1/2 Percent
October 29, 2008 by
I’m not overly-optimistic that the reduction will be passed along to us in the form of lower mortgage rates, but the fed decided today to lower the federal funds rate by a half of a point. If you need more information or advice on mortgage rates, let us know and we’ll get you in touch […]
Trick-or-Treating in Edmond
October 29, 2008 by
If you’re one to observe Halloween, make sure you’ve got plenty of candy to keep the goblins happy on Friday. According to the Edmond Sun: Regional leaders in Central Oklahoma have recommended Oct. 31 as the night for Trick-or-Treat activities in the metropolitan area this year. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments Board of Directors, […]
Edmond Home Builders Buckling Down
October 25, 2008 by
Right now, there’s plenty of fear out there; more than enough to go around. With the seemingly consistent flow of scary financial news, and the recent downfall of one of our larger local builders, it’s understandable that the perception may be that the local real estate market is taking a major nose-dive, but we have […]
OKC Home Prices Slide While Sales Rise
October 22, 2008 by
Home prices in OKC and Edmond may have just taken a turn in favor of the buyers. With an already attractive cost of living in Central Oklahoma, things here are comfortable and it’s hard to imagine lower home prices. Here’s how the month of September shapes up in comparison to last month and this time […]
Foreclosure Homes In & Around Edmond
October 22, 2008 by
Foreclosure. It’s a scary word, and these days it’s a popular, common buzzword. You’d be amazed at how many of our clients ask us about finding them a home that’s been foreclosed on. Sometimes that can be a great way to find a great deal; other times it’s a great way to find a dump. […]
Clos du Val – Treed Acreage Lot For Sale
October 22, 2008 by
I just got back from meeting with a client of mine to list a beautiful, treed 2+ acre homesite lot. If you’re thinking about building a home in Northeast Edmond, you’ll want to see this beautiful piece of land. As soon as this weather clears a little, I’ll post up some pictures, and more details. […]
Shrinking Homes
October 21, 2008 by
I question how much of this particular trend will flow into the Oklahoma City real estate market, but with last week’s fall of a few of Edmond’s larger home builders, we’re definitely seeing a more conservative approach on both the building and buying sides. I guess the key here comes from the money quote in […]
Who Determines a Home's Value?
October 20, 2008 by
You’ll hear this one debated a lot, but your opinion will usually depend on which side of the transaction you’re on. If you’ve been around here much, you’ve seen a few of my rants on overpriced listings, and I’m not the only one. Richard Mize, Real Estate Editor at the Oklahoman, published a nice piece […]
Riding Out the Recession
October 20, 2008 by
Despite all the worry about a looming recession, there’s still a lot of benefit to being in central Oklahoma. You probably remember that Forbes.com rated us the most recession-proof city a while back. Well, now that the economy has slid a little further, they’ve published a new list and apparently they still love us. OKC […]
