A Picture Says a Thousand Words - 01/27/10 09:18 AM
My neighbor has one of the most beautiful yards in Edmond.  You really should see it.  He wins "Yard of the Month" for the neighborhood at least once every year.  It is meticulously manicured.  The flowers are colorful and the lawn is lush.  But on this January day you would never know it.Are you like my neighbor?  Do you spend hours in the spring and summer caring for the landscaping of your Edmond home?  Are you the first one on the street to fire up the lawn mower?  Do the folks at the TLC and Lowe's know you by name?  If so, I … (0 comments)

File for Homestead Exemption in Oklahoma County - 01/26/10 07:39 AM
It's Time to File for Homestead Exemption in Oklahoma County  In 2009, did you buy a new home in Oklahoma County?  If it's your primary residence that means it's time to complete your Homestead Exemption.  Homestead Exemption is a $1000 exemption on the assessed valuation of your home.  You only have to do this once.  The only time it will have to be renewed is if you make a change to your deed.The deadline for Homestead Exemption is February 1, 2010.  You can click here for the necessary form.
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Mr. Homebuyer, Here's Why I Didn't Send That One - 01/25/10 09:52 PM
After carefully creating a search for a buyer they will sometimes stumble on listings on other websites like realtor.com, zillow and trulia.  The comment I typically hear is that the listing was not included in the list I have sent them.  There are several reasons why this happens.  The following post by Maggie Dokic, a realtor in Florida, does an excellent job in explaining why this happens.  Thanks Maggie!
Via Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (Prudential Florida Realty):
Like most agents in the Miami real estate market, I have quite a number of buyers I am working with.  Several months … (2 comments)

Scholarships Available to Seniors in Edmond, Oklahoma - 01/25/10 03:50 PM
It's time for graduating Edmond senior's to begin submitting applications for scholarships.  Yikes!  Weren't they just in kindergarten?  Edmond parents, I feel your pain.  My daughter is a junior at Edmond North High School and I will be in your shoes a year from now!  I'm not sure I'm ready.  There will be so much for her to do!With so many options, I imagine it will be difficult to keep track of all the available opportunities and scholarships available to our kids.So with that in mind, I wanted to let you know about an opportunity I am aware of.  The Edmond … (0 comments)

Steel Construction in Edmond, Oklahoma - 01/22/10 08:24 AM
Last weekend my office had a booth at the Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show.  It was fun to meet the public and answer questions about buying and selling real estate in Oklahoma.  It was also a great opportunity to meet other exhibitors participating in the event and learn about new products in the industry.While there, I had the chance to meet Josh Stallings, the owner of Steel-Built Construction.  Josh is offering custom, steel framed, residential homes with six inch exterior walls!  As he told me about his product I immediately remembered seeing his current project in Edmond.  It was recently in the … (3 comments)

Social networking and Real Estate - 01/21/10 08:06 AM
You may not have a profile on Facebook or have hundreds following your tweets on Twitter.  You may not even know what any of that means.  But hopefully your real estate agent does.Did you know that over 80% of Americans use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn monthly?  While it is true that teens and tweens are the trendsetters, folks 35 and over are using these platforms more and more.  The average age of a Facebook user is 33 and for Twitter it's 31!  So, a buyer for your property probably has a profile on Facebook or may be following … (5 comments)

There are No Double Coupons in Oklahoma Real Estate - 01/20/10 05:02 PM
Deal, Discount, Steal, Reduction, Bargain, GiveawayCall it what you want, we all want a bargain!Bargains can be found shopping at Kohls with a scratch off coupon, or with a double coupon at the local grocery store.  But can a bargain be found when you are buying a home in Edmond, Oklahoma?  What type of reduction should you expect a seller to accept in the Edmond real estate market?  You will want to know this when it's time to make an offer.Researching your market list price to sold price ratio will show you how much sellers have been reducing their price during negotiations to … (0 comments)

OKC's Dine Out for Haiti, Oklahoma - 01/20/10 08:49 AM

Hey Oklahoma City!  You have to eat, right?  Chances are you will eat out at least once in the next week.  When the conversation goes like this, "Where do you want to go?  I don't care, what sounds good to you?" pick up the flyer you see above and choose from one of the listed restaurants.  You see, the Oklahoma establishments listed will contribute 10% of their sales to Haiti Relief through the American Red Cross.  It's OKC's Dine Out for Haiti presented by: beconnected!Sunday, January 24:  Boulevard Steakhouse, Cafe 501, Cafe Nova, Dan O'Brien's Public House, Falcone's, Iguana Mexican Grill, Iron … (0 comments)

Get Organized! It's Easy as ABC! - 01/17/10 10:56 PM
There are so many reasons that someone decides to move to a new Oklahoma home.  It may be relocation, a growing family, or down-sizing.  Very often a family simply needs more space.  Whether it is because the kids are betting bigger and so are their toys or a home business has been started, you may just need more space.But before you can move on and into a larger home with more storage, you will need to sell your house.  To sell your house you need to tackle the clutter so a buyer will see tons of available storage and not cramped quarters.That … (2 comments)

Seasoning Rule Relaxed for One Year - 01/16/10 08:05 AM
They make it look so easy on TV.  Buy a yucky house.  Make it pretty.  Sell it.  For some, flipping houses can be easy.  Especially those with talent and the resources to get the job done quickly.But, with so many buyers obtaining FHA financing in recent years, it became possible that a flipper could get the job done too fast.Last year, a client of mine purchased and rehabbed a house in less than thirty days.  It was beautiful and it caught the attention of many buyers.  However, we could not sell the house.  You see, according to HUD (Department of Housing and … (3 comments)

How Will Your House Look on Realtor.com? - 01/15/10 04:44 PM
Did you know that according to the National Association of REALTORS, more than 80% of home buyers begin their search for a home online?  Of those, the majority use the real estate site, realtor.com. As you are interviewing agents to list your Edmond property for sale you will likely hear promises like,"Your house will appear on realtor.com." from each agent you talk to.  So what.  The truth is every realtor using the MLS can and will have your property appear on that site.What's important is HOW your house is shown on that site.  Let me show you what I mean.The screen shot you see to the … (3 comments)

See Me at the Oklahoma Home and Garden Show this Weekend! - 01/14/10 09:01 AM
Every January, my husband and I attend the Oklahoma City Home and Garden Show.  All of the exhibits get my creative juices flowing and ready for spring projects around our house.  We especially enjoy seeing all the landcaping ideas.  This year I won't be going to the show with my husband.  I will be joining the CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green family at our own booth in the Cox building!Whether you are in the market for a new home, updating an existing home, or considering a change, the Oklahoma City Home and Garden Show should be on your weekend lineup!  By visiting … (1 comments)

Covell Village in Edmond, Oklahoma Open this Weekend! - 01/08/10 04:39 PM
Covell Village in Edmond, Oklahoma Open this Weekend!  Have you heard about Covell Village in Edmond?  This planned community is located near Kelly and Covell in Edmond, Oklahoma.  The community is comprised of three different sections; Glen Cove at Covell Village, Newbrook at Covell Village and Pembroke at Covell Village.  This weekend is your chance to stop by and check out several homes in the gated Pembroke at Covell Village section.  I will be hosting an open house in the neighborhood giving you an opportunity to see all of the following beautiful homes built by well know builder, Don Terrell ;
2016 … (0 comments)

Is 60 Seconds Fast Enough? - 01/07/10 10:11 PM
How fast will I know when someone is interested in your property when they have seen it on Century21.com? Is 60 seconds fast enough?Today, 86% of home buyers are online. That's why CENTURY 21 sends e-mail inquiries directly to their agents' cell phones.  The system we use is called LeadRouterTM and it helps us sell homes faster and for more money. LeadRouterTM is a software-based system we use at CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green.  The system captures information from potential homebuyers when they are interested in your property on the Century 21 website.  It then matches the lead information with the most appropriate sales … (2 comments)

Northampton is a HOT Edmond Neighborhood! - 01/05/10 05:13 PM
Drum roll............. The HOT Edmond Neighborhood, new construction, in the $150,000-$200,000 price range is Northampton!  Northampton is located near NW 150 and Pennsylvania.  In this neighborhood area Realtors participated in the sale of 53 homes in 2009!  Of those, 21 sold in under 30 days. Folks living in Northampton enjoy shopping at nearby Quail Springs Mall, SuperTarget and Walmart.  There are a wide variety of dining options in close proximity too! You can take a quick tour of this Edmond neighborhood with me by clicking the video below.  Do you live in the area?  Be sure to comment below about what … (0 comments)

HOT Edmond Neighborhoods - 01/04/10 02:02 PM
Where are the HOT Edmond Neighborhoods?Last week, I posted statistics about the real estate market in Edmond, Oklahoma.  What the statistics showed is that in 2009 the largest segment of sales were in the $150,000 to $200,000 price range.  In 2009 this price range also had an increase in total sales over 2008.  This was great news for Edmond Real Estate!There are many Edmond neighborhoods in this price range; Chimneyhill, Cedar Pointe, Pebble Creek, Copperfield, and Forest Oaks to name a few.  But based on a short maketing time, which neighborhoods were HOT in 2009?To refresh your memory, the Edmond neighborhoods that I used … (0 comments)

Listing Presentation Without the Realtor - 01/03/10 11:18 PM
Have you been on the fence about whether or not to list your Oklahoma home in 2010?  Maybe the last thing you want is a bunch of Realtors traipsing through your house with their flip charts and presentation books.
What if I could simplify the process for you?  How would you like to click through a listing presentation from the comfort of your comfy couch at home  or desk at work?  It's easy!  Just click on the listing presentation link below and you will see just a bit of how I work and what I offer you.  If you like what you see, give … (4 comments)

How is the Market in Edmond, Oklahoma? - 01/02/10 11:07 AM


Edmond Homes Sold 2008 vs. 2009As 2009 ended the television news shows were filled with prognosticators making statements about 2010 and our national economy, real estate, and entertainment.  Did you see them?  The forecast overall seems good for the country.  But real estate is a local news story.  So, while my family huddled around the tv to watch endless bowl games, I huddled up to my computer and gathered real estate data for Edmond.I chose to look only at homes that feed into the Edmond Public Schools system by price range.  I compared homes that had closed from January 1, 2009 through December … (1 comments)

Our goal is to reach 3000 registered attendees to VirtualReBarcamp.com! - 01/01/10 10:32 PM
Looking forward to this event.  I hope to see  a lot of fellow C21 associates!
Via Real Estate Tomato (Real Estate Tomato):
Our goal is to reach 3000 registered attendees to VirtualReBarcamp.com!
The event is free being presented by 28 of the top minds in RE technology and social networking. Currently we have 1500+ registered attendee.  To reach our goal we need your help.  Fortunately, we have a ringer in our pocket: The generosity of ListingMoves.com.  ListingMoves.com is going to be running  a contest for everyone that helps us attain our goal.
Anyone that writes/re-blogs this post on ActiveRain about VirtualReBarCamp.com being held January … (2 comments)

STAGING CHALLENGE: TACKLING A TEENAGER'S BEDROOM - 01/01/10 06:27 PM
What a difference a little paint and some expert advice can make, even in a teenager's domain!
Via Nancy Maurer -- Home Stager -- Serving No. NJ (Whitehall Interiors & Home Staging LLC):
A homeowner contacted Whitehall Interiors & Home Staging, requesting a consultation in advance of putting her home on the market.  Upon arriving at her home, I toured the house with the homeowner as I always do when conducting a client consult.  Each room left me more in awe than the last...rather than seeing the typical clutter, crowded rooms, and dated decor, this home was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and remarkably model-like in … (0 comments)

New Year, New Home? - 01/01/10 04:33 PM
Happy New Year!  I really enjoy looking forward into the new year.  For me, it's a perfect time for goal setting and making a fresh start.  Have you made any resolutions or set any goals as we begin 2010?  I heard a report that 45% of Americans do.  Some of the most common resolutions are to spend more time with family, lose weight, get organized, or quit smoking.I have another resolution for you to consider in the new year.  I would encourage you to consider 2010 as the year to purchase your first or next home.  I would encourage you to take advantage of … (0 comments)

Register for Lacrosse in Edmond, Oklahoma - 01/01/10 12:11 PM
 
Lacrosse is growing in popularity in Edmond, Oklahoma.  Maybe you remember seeing them play on the fields next to Cheyenne Middle School (Covell and Kelly) last spring.  Well, believe it or not registration has already started for spring 2010 at the MAC!Teams for both boys and girls in grades one through twelve are forming now.  Practices will begin in February.  The season is March through May.So, I bet your wondering how much it costs?  Registration fees for the little guys in first through third grade are only $80.  Youth league, kiddos in fourth through eighth grade is $150 and those high … (2 comments)

 

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