jeff click homes: We know coolness when we see it : Introducing the new iPhone version of JeffClickHomes.com - 08/17/08 04:14 PM
There was a time when being an Apple user meant also being an outcast...someone looked down upon by those who were among the PC-using masses.
"Oh, sure, they're good for graphics," they'd say, looking down their noses, often through black, thick-rimmed glasses as they snorted and nearly hyperventilated with that trademark … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: A Geek's Christmas In July : A few tech goodies arrive early for the Jeff Click Homes Parade Home - 07/28/08 01:27 PM
If we're all honest with ourselves, there has been at least one occasion in our lives when something special was to be arriving in the mail. It usually takes place some time during childhood, and for me, it was a new skateboard I'd earned by winning a Christmas card selling contest … (1 comments)
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jeff click homes: Show A Friend : Invite your friend to check out your future home without having to get out of her chair. - 06/08/08 11:52 AM
One of my favorite quotes in sales & marketing doesn't come from Zig Ziglar or Seth Godin.
Nope. And in keeping with my recent theme of rock-star references, my favorite gem of sales genious comes from the silver-tongued former, former again, and now current lead singer of one of my top-5 … (2 comments)
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jeff click homes: Paris Hilton Loves Jeff Click Homes : A builder's journey into scandalous rumor, paparazzi victimhood, and reckless rock-stardom...not. - 06/03/08 09:02 AM
It began with something innocent. They say the most scandalous encounters always do.
I was spending my Saturday doing one of the things I love doing when the phone rang. I couldn't answer because I was in the middle of a showing with some guests at the furnished model in Silverhawk. … (1 comments)
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jeff click homes: A Builder, Walking a mile in a client's shoes : Gearing up for the 2008 Parade Of Homes poses its challenges - 05/25/08 06:02 PM
The past 2 weeks have been an intense on-again, off-again struggle through dozens of conceptual sketches, job site walk-throughs, thinking, and re-thinking lighting design, flooring selections, you name it.
Everything that each one of my clients goes through in one form or another, and it's been good to experience it first-hand … (4 comments)
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jeff click homes: ModernLandRun.com : Oklahoma City's New Blog For Real Estate Professionals - 05/03/08 02:59 PM
I'd like to invite all ActiveRain members with an interest in the Oklahoma City Metro Real Estate market to check out my new blog with daily commentary and links to relevant stories and data regarding our market.
ModernLandRun is bent towards an optimistic view of market conditions and opportunities OKC, and … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: It's Time For Some Remedy : The Oklahoma City housing market has a fever, but there is a cure. - 04/18/08 08:51 AM
I think the Oklahoma City housing market has a fever. Unfortunately, the cure ain't "more cowbell." However, a good ol' fashioned spoonful of truth would do the trick.
I'm one of those builders who likes to spend quite a bit of time in his furnished model home. So much, in fact, … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: COHBA Launches DefyTheTrends.com : Don't let the national media scare you out of the smartest move you can make. - 04/17/08 11:01 AM
With all the negative hype in the media about housing values falling around the country, it's no wonder many are skeptical about whether or not now is a good time to buy a new home.
The fact is, in Oklahoma, the timing to buy a new home really has never been … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: When That Parade Comes Marching In : Jeff Click Homes gears up for the 2008 Parade Of Homes - 04/02/08 03:49 PM
I haven't been able to make time to post recently, as there's a lot going on here in the JCH studio. We've recently unleashed three brand new plans, all with larger square footages by popular demand. The Timothy, The Romans, and The Numbers plan all have unique layouts and even more … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Going, Going, Gone! : Jeff Click Homes teams up with NewsOK's Bid & Buy Auction to save someone thousands of dollars - 02/29/08 10:09 PM
Who'd have thought ten years ago...or maybe even five...that you could buy a new house online?
It's about to happen here in Oklahoma City now that Jeff Click Homes has teamed up with NewsOK.com and this year's Bid & Buy '08 Online Auction. Just today, the team at NewsOK launched our … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Oh, So You're The Builder? : The things a builder learns while manning his own model home - 01/13/08 05:37 PM
I'm hearing more and more about how uncommon it is, which surprises me. And while I know I'm probably tipping off my competitors who frequent this blog (trust me, we know), it actually disappoints me.
"Oh, so you're the builder?!"
Shoppers are shocked to be greeted by "the builder" when they … (6 comments)
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jeff click homes: So Long, 2007! : Putting the final nail in an interesting year - 12/31/07 10:03 AM
For all that 2007 brought forth in the housing industry, it sure seemed to blow by in a blur. Strangely, though, this last year had more challenges than I've seen in my building career. From a correction in the market, to aggressive immigration legislation, there was no shortage of struggle. Richard … (3 comments)
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jeff click homes: COHBA Ends A Regal Era : Caleb wins Builder of the Year, Jim installed as President, and one more year to go... - 12/15/07 10:04 AM
On Friday evening, the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association celebrated its final Christmas Banquet and Officer Installation at our building of over 40 years, closing an era at The Regal Room. It was a grand event, with friend, fellow builder, and 2007 President Caleb McCaleb awarded with "Builder Of the Year," … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Pano-Mania: Jeff Click Homes furnished model home in Silverhawk goes virtual with Newspin 360 - 11/26/07 11:26 AM
As probably the geekiest builder in this part of the country, I love finding new ways to incorporate technology into the building process, as well as in marketing to new home buyers. We put a great deal of effort and resources towards our web site, which is the most effective and … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Time To Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Weekend Hours & Thoughts - 11/21/07 08:40 AM
It just doesn't seem like the Holidays until the good ol' Oklahoma weather kicks in on a moment's notice. Now that we've found our way into the 30s, let the celebrating begin, and get the cider and chili on the stove!
For Thanksgiving weekend, the Jeff Click Homes Model Home in … (-1 comments)
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jeff click homes: Best, Cubed : Jeff Click Homes Wins Best Kitchen, Best Merchandising, & Best Overall Design Awards For 2007 Parade Of Homes - 10/24/07 03:46 PM
One of the most rewarding aspects of building homes, for me, is to witness the expressions and hear the comments of visitors as they walk into one of our homes. This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year when it comes to work-life, because it's the one week … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Parade Madness : What you get when you combine the Parade Of Homes and a weekend of perfect weather - 10/21/07 05:43 PM
Fall is gently easing us into cooler temperatures, making for perfect home shopping weather, and it seems that Oklahomans agree. Now that we're into day two of Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association's 2007 Parade Of Homes, and college games are out of the way for the weekend, lookers are out and … (4 comments)
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jeff click homes: Excitement On the Eve : The 2007 COHBA Parade Of Homes Kicks Off Tomorrow - 10/19/07 11:58 AM
For members of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, the Parade Of Homes is always a big event. In fact, it's the association's largest and most significant annual event, as it's our opportunity as the Oklahoma City Metro residential construction industry to showcase our latest and best products and craftsmanship.
Each … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Prepping For The Parade : Gearing Up For The 2007 Oklahoma City Metro Area COHBA Parade Of Homes... - 10/16/07 02:07 PM
Last weekend, Oklahoma City hosted its Oklahoma Centennial Parade, and next weekend kicks off a parade of a different kind. It's one of the most anticipated real estate events in the Oklahoma City Metro area, and this year promises to be one of the biggest. The 2007 Central Oklahoma Home Builders … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Bathroom Bliss : 5 Differences To Look For In Every Bathroom In Jeff Click Homes - 10/08/07 12:32 PM
It's easy to get caught up in focusing on major aspects and amenities of a home when making what is often an overwhelming decision. Finding the right combination of the several-dozen big-ticket items can often distract from some of the smaller details a home might be missing, but that are no … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: So what all in here is an upgrade?: On upgrades, options, amenities, and the smoke and mirrors that go with them - 08/17/07 09:59 AM
The number one question we're asked when people visit our furnished model home in Silverhawk is, "So what all in here is an upgrade?" We've tried different strategies when it comes to model homes. When we built our model home in Summer Ridge several years ago, we based it on The … (0 comments)
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jeff click homes: Raining On Our Parade: COHBA Votes To Reschedule The 2007 Parade of Homes - 06/29/07 09:15 AM
Even if you have been living under a rock for the last 12 weeks, odds are you've been soaked and are fully aware of just how long the Oklahoma City Metro has been treading water due to record amounts of rainfall. As builder's, we're keenly aware of how weather can affect … (2 comments)
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