I’ve got some hardcore analysis coming in a few days, but if you haven’t seen the latest real estate sales statistics for the OKC Metro, you should take a look. At first glance, here are the things that jump out at me most: The obvious one; home sales are up 22% over this time last year Average sales price is down almost 8.5% over this time last year We’re down to almost a 5-month inventory (guess when that last happened) How’d you like to see an analysis of sales br... Read Full Story

As you’re reading this I’ve been in my new house somewhere in the neighborhood of six weeks, and well, the honeymoon is over.  I’ve made quite a few changes, including: peeling enough layers of wallpaper to cover the White House, re-texturing the walls, painting every room, replacing nearly every single light fixture, installing a new front entry door, and replacing doorknobs one by one. I’ve learned that a little corner of wallpaper sticking up can lead to another to ... Read Full Story

Well, the news broke almost a week ago and in the spirit of good faith, I wanted to be sure we have REAL details about this extension/expansion before spewing a bunch of mis-truths and rumors, but apparently, I may be one of the few who put the brakes on Truth is, you’ll find plenty of guessing out there, so PLEASE don’t buy into it all and take is as gospel. If you have specific questions about your situation, please wait until we have the real info before making any major deci... Read Full Story

More kudos for our local economy were published by MSN.com recently. Low unemployment, continued improvement & growth in our city, and affordable living seem to be the common thread through all of these stories. Related posts:Looking For a Job? How About OKC or Edmond? It’s no shock that OKC has one of the lowest...Oklahoma City Redefining Recession Many Oklahomans (or Okies) may think to themselves ‘What Recession?’...Even the BBC Recognizes OKC’s Strengths ItR... Read Full Story

I told you the other day that the Tax Credit extension and modification had passed Congress and was headed to President Obama’s desk for signature. Now I’m excited to post that IT’S OFFICIAL… Obama has signed the bill into law and it’s time to get moving if you plan to take advantage! Call or email me immediately if you need details. Related posts:More Goodies for 1st-Time Home Buyers in OK Several months back I heard someone declare that down-payment assistance.... Read Full Story

If you’re like most people these days you love the idea of having a beautifully designed home for the holidays but a shortage of time (and patience) keeps your sugar-plum dreams at bay year after year. DESIGNING DIVA INTERIORS KNOWS HOLIDAY DECORATING. I also know that whether you’re selling your home or staying put this winter, the right decor makes all the difference. If your home is on the market, turning the residence  into Santa’s workshop is not something I would encourage. ... Read Full Story

It’s a much-anticipated move that, for some reason, has taken a lot longer than most expected it would, but it’s being reported that the Senate has approved an extension (and modification) of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, which many believe will continue to drive the housing market upward, aiding in an overall economic recovery. Now, it’s up to President Obama to sign it into law. The $8,000 maximum first-timer credit will continue and will now available to couples with income ... Read Full Story

Steve Lackmeyer of the Oklahoman just put together a very cool video about the history of Bricktown and the surrounding area. Call me a geek, but I kind of enjoy hearing about what used to be and how we got to where we are, as well as where we could be going. Enjoy! Related posts:It’s ‘Parade of Homes’ Time!! Whether you’re a house-junkie like me, a casual looker, or... Read Full Story

One of the big topics that’s coming up at about every meeting I’ve attended lately is the upcoming vote on whether to extend the current one-cent sales tax to keep the MAPS projects going. IMO, you’d be hard pressed to point to any negatives from the MAPS projects that have already been carried out. Our city and the surrounding areas have benefited greatly and our city’s on the radar of other metro areas like never before. We’re being used as THE example of what ... Read Full Story

More props for the OKC area economy came shining through earlier this week as the labor department released the latest unemployment numbers: The Oklahoma City metro area’s September jobless rate of 5.9 percent was the lowest in the nation for large cities with a population of 1 million or more Related posts:Oklahoma City Redefining Recession Many Oklahomans (or Okies) may think to themselves ‘What Recession?’...Looking For a Job? How About OKC or Edmond? It’s no shock that O... Read Full Story