Category Archives: Buying a Home
The Mother Road
One of the great things about living in Tulsa as long as I have is the fact that I have the chance to watch how things change over time. Sometimes that isn’t a good thing but other times it’s fun … Continue reading →
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Resale Issues Buyers Don’t Think About
Showing properties to prospective buyers is great fun. I get to listen to all sorts of ideas a dreams about how each address might serve the prospective home buyer’s family. One of the things home buyers can miss is what … Continue reading →
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4 phrases that you should never say at work if you want people to trust you
Today we delve into the issues of interpersonal relationships. Maybe a somewhat off base topic coming from a Real Estate agent, but since I deal with people all the time I have made it a habit to be as straightforward … Continue reading →
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I Spy
So this happened. I had a client find a property from a list I send him online every day. He was so smitten by the property that he drove up from Dallas that weekend to take a look. He has … Continue reading →
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Tagged Buying a house, home ownership, home security, National Association of Realtors, Oklahoma, Real estate, Sales, Tulsa Oklahoma
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What makes a room a bedroom?
If you’re buying or selling a property, knowing the correct way to describe what you are selling or looking for is crucial. Here is a description of what actually qualifies as a bedroom from Portland Real Estate journalist Cathie Ericson. … Continue reading →
2017 Home Selling Trends
Moving season is back and the market is already showing signs of activity. If you’re thinking about moving this summer, what kind of market are you likely to find? Rebecca Lake with has a look at five trends that could … Continue reading →
The 6 worst mortgage mistakes you can make
This is an article written for MoneyTalks News by Maryalene Laponsie. It has some excellent advice about the process of getting a home mortgage. It has been slightly edited. To see the original article, go here. Is your house your … Continue reading →
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Tagged Buying a house, Credit history, Credit score, Down payment, Finance, Interest rate, Loan, Mortgage insurance, Mortgage loan, Real estate, Sales, Tulsa Oklahoma
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New vs. Used – what’s the difference?
If you’ve been searching for a new place to live for a while you’ve probably asked yourself that question. In the sense that both choices provide you with shelter for your family there isn’t any difference. Each one is still … Continue reading →
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5 Things Renters Should Know About Owning
For renters who aspire to be home owners, transitioning from an apartment to a house requires a shift in their thinking. The financial changes that come with owning, the need to consider planting longer-term roots in a neighborhood, and new … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ask price, Buying a house, Finance, Home and Garden, Home Improvement, Loan, Mortgage loan, National Association of Realtors, Real estate, Renting, Tulsa Oklahoma
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Buyer Cheat Sheet for a Seller’s Market
The home buying market started to heat up in February this year and it’s only gotten busier. The number of available houses for sale is roughly 9% lower than last year at this time and that number was lower than … Continue reading →
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