As we all know, information is king when it comes to choosing a home, so I generally try to include as much information as possible when we list a home... lists of schools, nearby restaurants, neighborhood amenities, city attractions, and statistics are just a few of the things I try to include in my blog posts. I love including local information, because I know it's what people are looking for when they begin their home search.I recently did a blog post about Edmond Public Schools adding their 16th elementary school, Centennial Elementary and my memories of how small Edmond used to be. In that post, I included a list of the elementary schools within the Edmond Public Schools system, complete with addresses, phone numbers and websites. Apparently that list was a big help to several pare... 08/16/2007

As most sellers in the OKC metro area are painfully aware, buyer traffic has come to a snail-like crawl. It's nothing unusual for this time of year though, and certainly no reason for alarm. Every August, things seem to move into slow mode for a few weeks. Maybe it's the 100+ heat index, maybe it's the back-to-school rush to get things done, maybe it's both. I'm sure there's even a little bit of market shock playing a part. Either way, it's a reality and it's something we have to accept.In the past 7 days, I've had only 6 total, combined showings on my current listings. Last month, I was seeing about 3 to 4 times as many showings in a week. Do I like it? No. Does it worry me? NO! You watch, as the kids get back into school and things settle back down, the buyers will be back out. Especi... 08/14/2007

While a few markets around the country are seriously struggling and values declining, the Real Estate market in Edmond, Oklahoma and the overall OKC metro area is still strong. However, for the first time since I began publishing these monthly reports here, I do have less-optimistic numbers to show you.The following chart shows the monthly Oklahoma City Metropolitan Real Estate statistics for July 2007 as compared to June 2007 and July 2006.    Jul-07Jun-07Jul-061-month change1-year changeTOTAL CLOSED 184820311879-9.90%-1.68%TOTAL $ VOLUME $282,607,094 $315,551,833 $285,826,355 -11.66%-1.14%AVERAGE PRICE $152,925 $155,367 $152,116 -1.60%0.53%MEDIAN PRICE $132,000 $130,000 $129,900 1.52%1.59%AVG. INT. RATE 6.24%6.19%6.49%0.80%-4.01%%SELLING PRICE TO LIST PRICE 97%97%98%0.00%-1.03%DAYS ON... 08/13/2007

As we all know, information is king when it comes to choosing a home, so I generally try to include as much information as possible when we list a home... lists of schools, nearby restaurants, neighborhood amenities, city attractions, and statistics are just a few of the things I try to include in my blog posts. I love including local information, because I know it's what people are looking for when they begin their home search.I recently did a blog post about Edmond Public Schools adding their 16th elementary school, Centennial Elementary and my memories of how small Edmond used to be. In that post, I included a list of the elementary schools within the Edmond Public Schools system, complete with addresses, phone numbers and websites. Apparently that list was a big help to several pare... 08/13/2007

Although I haven't yet seen it for myself, I've heard that Braums opened a new store in Norman, built of craftsman styling. They say it's a totally different look than what we're used to seeing with Braums and, if you ask me, it's about time. You see I remember, when I was younger, Braums being known just for it's ice cream. We loved it when Mom & Dad decided to take us to Braums for an ice cream cone or a sunday. It was always a treat. The stores were always clean and it was exciting to choose from the wide variety of ice cream flavors. We were like kids in candy (er, ice cream) store. Then as I got older, I realized they had more than just ice cream. They had great burgers, chicken and fries. And the food was very affordable too. That's an extra bonus when you're in your twenties. I a... 08/11/2007

It seems that I spend a lot of time these days explaining to the grocery clerk, the postman, the dry cleaner and the garbage man, that the Edmond real estate market is still going strong. Now I'm not complaining. In fact, with the passion I have for Real Estate, most people have trouble finding a way to shut me up about my business. I love it when they ask what's going on in our local market and I love it even more when I'm able to give them great news and show them solid statistics to back up what I'm saying. I love it because it tells me that they trust me and it gives me a chance to show off what I know. Many times, these conversations get started because someone is kicking around the idea of buying or selling, so being there to answer there questions gives me the opportunity to real... 08/11/2007

All the buzz this week has been about the 89th PGA Championship, being held at Tulsa's Southern Hills Country Club. You can't get away from it. At the grocery store, the insurance office and, of course, the water cooler, all the talk is about Tiger... well, almost all of it. Those who aren't talking about Tiger playing in our back yard are talking about Oak Tree's Scott Verplank's perfect day of play on Friday. Verplank is a former OSU Cowboy golf star and Friday he showed the world he's still got it, by taking the lead by one stroke. He went all 18 holes without a bogey and ended the day 4 under at 66.Scott not only played college golf in Oklahoma, but he's still an Okie at heart. He and his family live in Edmond's prestigious Oak Tree addition, home to the world-class Oak Tree Golf Cl... 08/11/2007

I got a call last night to list a house in Trails South, so as I always do, I started digging into records to see what's been selling, how quick it's selling, how much it's selling for, what's currently for sale, and all that good stuff. Once again, I was pleasantly surprised with the sales trends in the Edmond Real Estate market (View the latest statistics here), in spite of all of the negative press the National Real Estate market is still receiving. Trails South is a large, established neighborhood, developed in the early 80s located on the West side of Santa Fe, between 15th St & 2nd St (Edmond Rd). This neighborhood has kept it's appearances up well over the years, due in large part to the strong Trails South Homeowners Association, who does one heck of a job of staying on top of t... 08/10/2007

With every listing presentation I prepare, I'm continually amazed at how well the Edmond Real Estate market is performing (View the latest statistics here), in spite of all of the negative press the National Real Estate market is still receiving. While preparing a listing presentation tonight for a home owner I'm meeting with tomorrow, I found yet another example.Summit Parke is a small, quiet neighborhood, conveniently located on the North side of NW 150th St, between Penn & Western, within walking distance of Summit Middle School and Charles Haskell Elementary School, and just a mile from Quail Springs Mall and more restaurants than you can imagine.Summit Parke is also in good company. It's surrounding neighbors include some very popular communities, such as Sonoma Lake to the North, ... 08/02/2007

I posted a blog the other day about the annual Krazy Daze sale in Downtown Edmond. Thanks to some great, cooler weather, with no interfering rain, downtown business owners say this year's sale was a huge success. You can read some interviews of those store owners in this Edmond Sun article.A successful Krazy Daze sale means not only more revenue for our downtown stores, but likely more future business for those stores. This sale seems to attract shoppers from all over the state, many who have never shopped Downtown Edmond before. Chances are many of those "new" customers will come back for more later. It seems to me that Downtown Edmond is gaining momentum as one of the premier shopping districts in the area. It's always great to see our local businesses succeed. Keep up the great work,... 07/28/2007

I've blogged before about many of the great attributes our city has to offer. Edmond, Oklahoma is a quiet family town that has grown exponentially over the past 10-15 years. The word has gotten out! With Edmond public schools ranking at the top each and every year, great shopping, restaurants, social activities and amazing real estate, how could it not? Check out this great article I found in the Edmond Sun today. It's about a husband and father who's lived all over the world and says he wouldn't want to live anywhere else but Edmond, OK. That's a testament to everything this city has to offer.I hear these stories all the time, but seeing details like this in print is always fun. Edmond truly is a great place to live with or without family. It's a city that offers something for everyone... 07/28/2007

As almost anyone in our fair city knows, Arcadia Lake near Edmond has been shut down for almost a month, due to the seemingly never-ending rains we received for several weeks. According to news reports, parts of the lake will be re-opened today, although it's unclear what areas those are. On June 29th, the lake was closed to the public, as it was about 12 feet above normal, covering roadways, beaches and recreational areas. As of Wednesday, the level has dropped about 3 feet, which still leaves beaches under water, so don't get your hopes up for beach volleyball or picnics just yet. We're all glad to see the rain finally come to an end, even though we needed it, and hopefully the lake will be back to normal soon, so we can make up for lost weekend lake time!Ryan HukillRealtor ® Associat... 07/27/2007

Anyone who drives through downtown Edmond is sure to notice the constant transformation taking place. Over the past 10 years or so, business owners have been updating and dressing up many of the buildings along Broadway, between 2nd St and Campbell. It's made our downtown area into something to be proud of. Full of boutiques, restaurants & other business, it's a beautiful place bustling with commerce on a given day and it's good for Edmond.In recent years, there's been a push for a return to some of Edmond's original charm. Many want to see the downtown renovations incorporate the character of the historic downtown Edmond many of us have only read about. Our town has a history that dates back over 100 years and keeping those pieces around as a reminder is just good practice. What I didn... 07/27/2007

OK, so just about anyone who's been around Edmond for any time at all knows about Krazy Daze and it's that time of year again!If you don't know what Krazy Daze is, just think of it as a big clearance sale for all of Edmond... well, maybe not all of Edmond, but so many of the retailers in our great city join in on this, that sometimes it seems like it's all of Edmond.Krazy days starts tomorrow (Thursday) and runs through Saturday. I don't have a complete list of all the retailers participating, but I did find this article, which lists a few of them, so go break your piggy bank and get ready to save (spend) some money! Enjoy... It only comes once a year!God Bless,Ryan HukillRealtor ® AssociateHukill Group - Paradigm Realty16211 N May AveEdmond, OK 73013direct.: (405) 802.HOMEfax: (405) 28... 07/25/2007

I recently received a request for information on West Edmond's new Rose Lake development, so I thought I'd compile what information I could find and share it here for anyone interested in this area. Since this addition is so new, there aren't any neighborhood market statistics at this point. I will post real numbers as they become available. In fact, Rose Lake is so new that the most complete home in the neighborhood is only at frame stage as of today. It's located just East of the intersection of NW 178th & Portland, butting up to the North end of Edmond's premier Rose Creek development, therefore, it's conveniently located just blocks from Highway 74, which turns into Hefner Parkway when you head South. This will provide quick, easy access to just about any area of the OKC metropolita... 07/25/2007

For months, there's been a lot of excitement swirling around Edmond, Oklahoma in anticipation of the new Centennial Elementary school. The addition of this school brings the total number of Edmond Public elementary schools to 16! See below for a complete list of Edmond elementary schools.For someone like me, who's been around Edmond for so many years, it's amazing to see that our community has grown so much that there's a need for 16 elementary schools! As a teenager, I lived in NW Oklahoma City and attended Putnam City North High School. I had several friends in Edmond, so I spent a lot of time here. Back then, we spent many of our Friday and Saturday nights "cruising" up & down Broadway, which was the main strip of the entire city (I know, I'm really dating myself with this post). Fun... 07/24/2007

The Edmond Real Estate market keeps climbing, contrary to what many national reports would lead you to believe. We continue to see very significant signs of growth as we approach the middle of July, 2007. Last year, 2006, brought a significant rise in most areas of Edmond, Deer Creek and Oklahoma City and indicators are following suit in 2007. View the latest statistics here: (OKC Real Estate). The following chart shows statistics of homes sold specifically in the Asheforde Oaks addition, located on the Northwest corner of Coltrane & Covell, from July 12th, 2006 through July 12th, 2007 and compares these numbers with their respective numbers from 2005-2006:     2006-07 2005-06 Change Number of sales 20 29 -31.03% Years built 1991-2007 1991-2006   Largest home sold (sf) 4452 3335   Avera... 07/13/2007

Wow, I found this heartwarming story while scanning the Edmond Sun this morning and had to pass it along in hopes of helping raise awareness of a great effort. Stories like this are what make living in Edmond, OK so enjoyable. Knowing that we have neighbors who are so thoughtful and giving of their time and so eager to help folks in need. Please make time to give of yourself this weekend, by visiting this garage sale and helping the Arnolds to raise money for little Caycen Tackett's cancer treatments. The garage sale will be held from 8am to 2pm today and tomorrow @ 600 Tudor Lane in Chisolm Lake addition, on the South side of 2nd St (Edmond Rd) between Santa Fe and Western.Our prayers are with the Caycen family and our prayers and thanks are with the Arnold family for stepping out ther... 07/13/2007

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While a few markets around the country are struggling or declining, the Real Estate market in Edmond, Oklahoma and the overall OKC metro area continues to show signs of strength. The following chart shows the monthly Oklahoma City Metropolitan Real Estate statistics for June 2007 as compared to May 2007 and June 2006.     Jun-07 May-07 Jun-06 1-month change 1-year change TOTAL CLOSED  2031 1994 2031 1.82% 0.00% TOTAL $ VOLUME  $315,551,833 $302,824,147 $310,036,903 4.03% 1.75% AVERAGE PRICE  $155,367 $151,833 $152,652 2.27% 1.75% MEDIAN PRICE  $130,000 $130,000 $128,000 0.00% 1.54% AVG. INT. RATE  6.19% 5.96% 6.40% 3.72% -3.39% %SELLING PRICE TO LIST PRICE  97% 98% 99% -1.03% -2.06% DAYS ON MARKET  74 78 66 -5.41% 10.81% NUMBER OF LISTINGS  8955 8838 8419 1.31% 5.99% ABSORPTION RATE 4.4... 07/11/2007