What's "Green" Mean to You?

Since I represent one of the few truly green home builders in the OKC metro, and I’m involved with OKCMAR’s new Green Resource Council, I’m learning every day that ‘GREEN’ means many different things to many different people. To some, it means minimalistic living and re-use of everything possible. To others, it means energy efficiency […]

OK Home Prices Still Defy Nat'l Slowdown

While economic statistics may not be perfect here in Oklahoma, there are still plenty great things to hang our hats on, such as the good ole’ housing market. Check out Richard Mize’s latest assessment/report of where we’ve been and where we are, and keep these things in mind as you decide whether or not buying […]

IRS Clarifies What's Needed For Tax Credit

The Internal Revenue Service has clarified which documentation taxpayers need to submit to claim the first-time and move-up homebuyer tax credit. While the IRS is still requiring the filing of Form 5405, it is not demanding that all parties’ signatures be on the HUD-1 settlement document in areas where… Continue Reading…

Make it Easy Pleasy

Last week’s video blog from West Edmond is for the local Realtors and the home sellers, about making your home/listing as easy to show as possible, and why it’s so important. Please feel free to voice your opinion on this topic in the comments below, and have a great day!!

Extreme Home Makeover: Video Update

Well, all the buzz around OKC over the past couple of weeks has been about the return of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to Oklahoma, to work with Ideal Homes on their next project. Our local RE pro, Richard Mize printed a nice summary of the festivities, as they ‘moved that bus,’ and here’s a nice […]

Edmond Parks Still Supported

One of the great things about living in Edmond is the parks system that’s in place, and the support the city continues to give. While many will always argue where the tax money should be spent, parks & recreation are always a great investment for a community. Keep up the great work, Edmond!

Don’t Screw Yourself In the Name of HGTV

Last week’s video blog was in my office in Edmond, OK about keeping it in perspective when making an offer on a home. You can see the statistics I referenced here, and feel free to voice your opinion on this topic in the comments below. Have a great day!!

Check Your Pride at the Door & Seize Your Opportunity

Yesterday, I did my video blog from the Manchester Green Homes furnished model home in the Barrington addition of Edmond, about keeping your emotions in check when negotiating the sale of your home. Feel free to agree or disagree in the comments below, and you can find out more about this and other beautiful homes […]

YOU: Buying or Crying?

Earlier this week, I did my video blog from a great new house for sale in the Brenton Hills addition of Southwest Edmond, about not acting quickly enough when buying a home. Feel free to agree or disagree in the comments below, and you can find out more about this and other beautiful homes for […]

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Back in Oklahoma

For the local Extreme Home Makeover fans, there’s a nice little surprise coming soon. The popular TV show is joining up with Ideal Homes to build a home for a family to be revealed early in February, so stay tuned!