Roadtrip this holiday weekend?Before you head out, be sure to take a moment to check the tread of your tires for nails! Recent storms in Oklahoma City have brought about a spike in the number of new roofs going up. New roofs mean there are nails everywhere! You won't want a nail in your tire t
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06/29/2010
This is one of the best written explanations of the Fair Housing laws we, as real estate professionals, must adhere to. Thank you Leesa Finley of Wake Forest, NC for taking the time to write this.Dear Seller - I Know Your Home is Family Friendly But I Just Can't Say That While your home may be p
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06/28/2010
Over the weekend my daughters and I had a bit of a Monopoly Marathon. We had a great time! I had not played Monopoly in years. While we played I couldn't help but notice that there sure are alot similarities between the game and Edmond Real Estate investment strategies.Everyone has their own
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06/28/2010
As I was out for a quick morning jog through my neighborhood, Park Lane Estates, I waited while a moving van turned into the neighborhood. The van was headed to 1700 Yellowstone, a home I have listed that is closing in the morning. As I continued, I remembered that another moving van will soon
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06/28/2010
4th of July is right around the corner. That means Libertyfest in Edmond began today! Libertyfest is an annual 4th of July Festival in Edmond, Oklahoma. Festival events include; Car Show, Kitefest, Rodeo, Concerts, Parade, and of course Fireworks! But our family favorite is A Taste of Edmond!
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06/26/2010
There is no shortage of real estate websites for consumers to use when gathering information about buying or selling. One popular site is zillow.com. As a professional, it is not one of my favorites. I have found that many of the homes listed on the site are no longer available and that their
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06/25/2010
I received an e-mail from Fran Peterson of Cornerstone Lending in Oklahoma City late yesterday confirming this report.I just got word from my Mortgage Banker, that the bill didn't pass which included the paperwork for the Tax Credit extension. Home-buyers who are looking for a paperwork extension
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06/25/2010
Flood insurance. Do I need it? This is a question on the mind's of many since the flash flooding in Edmond, Oklahoma last week. Maybe it's a question on your mind too. So I asked someone I trust, Natasha Baird of Farmers Insurance, to share her thoughts on the subject. Here is what she had t
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06/22/2010
Great information for sellers! Especially those that have taken out a second mortgage to pay off debt.This past weekend I was at a soccer tournament and was having a nice time chatting with a number of other parent's there. One of them suddenly mentioned she had given my name and phone number t
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06/21/2010
Over the years, I have had home buyers looking for some pretty specific items in their next home. It can be a welcome challenge for me. But what about what buyers have never asked for? I came up with a list! Home buyers have never asked me to find them a home with; Pink kitchen countertops Pl
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06/21/2010
