oklahoma city: Warr Acres Beautification Committee (WABC) - 07/22/08 12:00 PM
Citizens of Warr Acres, OK have came forward and volunteered to help beautify our community. Through volunteer work and donations, the volunteers have kicked off the program at the Warr Acres City Hall. Volunteers and donations are still needed, as well as community projects ideas. If you are interested in giving … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Vacation ramblings--KW vs ReMax, open houses, auctions - 07/22/08 12:55 AM
As I get ready to go on vacation tomorrow I thought I'd share these thoughts....
I keep seeing posts from agents trying to convince each other and anyone else crazy enough to read it, that ReMax is better than Keller Wlliams and vice versa. This is going to go on and … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: The cutest Granddaughter east of Oklahoma City - 07/20/08 09:45 PM
Some days you just want to scream out, "HEY, IS ANYBODY OUT THERE?!" We are beginning to see the effects of a sluggish economy here in central Oklahoma. But I'm glad that it's not as slow as in some areas. Just have to keep following those leads and generate new ones … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City Market Report - 07/18/08 05:33 PM
The Oklahoma City metropolitan housing stats for June are out and the results are a mixed bag. On the plus side, our average selling price was $164,727 up from May's avg of $157, 971 and June 07's average price of $155,367. That's really great news considering current market conditions. Median prices were also up--$135,000 … (3 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma ’s Prosperity Project - 07/17/08 12:09 PM
Almost every Oklahoma voter is a retiree, an employee or an employer. So, that gives each of us a vested interest in who will be our Members of Congress and State Legislators. These are the people that will keep Oklahoma on the competitive edge in the worldwide marketplace. Oklahoma needs a variety … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: THE NBA IS COMING, THE NBA IS COMING - 07/17/08 10:00 AM
OK, I've said it before and I'll say it again, you don't have to live here to make a wise (and profitable) investment in the Oklahoma City real estate market. Now that the NBA will be here this fall, anyone can invest in what was already one of the best real estate … (2 comments)
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oklahoma city: What are these FSBO's thinking? - 07/17/08 09:22 AM
Good morning everyone. This has happened to me twice this past week. I was putting out open house signs in my neighborhood when a lady stopped to put our her signs for her open house. She told me she was selling it herself and in the course of our conversation she … (6 comments)
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oklahoma city: new homes east of OKC - 07/13/08 09:58 PM
Hello all,
Well, I have never had a blog before, so I guess we will see how this goes. I can't imagine that anyone would be interested in what I have to say, but we will see.
I have recently joined forces with another lady in our office (Julie) because we … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: If you like Italian food.... - 07/02/08 12:43 PM
I like Italian food, don't you? Pizza, spaghetti, lasagna...it's hard not to like it. I also like to support local restaurants. Almost all restaurants are having it tough these days and for the little guy facing higher costs and fewer customers, the problem is magnified.
Located in the NE corner of … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City - 06/21/08 11:57 PM
Hello. I'm Steve Mangus with Keller Williams NorthPointe here in Oklahoma City. I work mostly in NW Oklahoma city, Yukon, Mustang, Piedmont, and Edmond as these are some of the OKC metro areas most desirable communities.
I welcome referrals and you can be sure I will give them the very best … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Why Realtors Work. - 06/20/08 12:14 PM
Many have wondered whether they should sell their home themselves rather than use a realtor. In addition, many buyers feel the could get a better deal by foregoing the use of a realtor to help them purchase their new home. Now there is a great website that talks about the advantages … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Get Ready To Retire In Luxury - 06/19/08 09:52 AM
One of the most luxurious places to retire is Spanish Cove. This beautiful retirement community is located in Yukon , Oklahoma only minutes to every convenience of the metro area.
Spanish Cove offers gorgeous, large apartments and an active community. The neighbors are friendly and the staff is great. You won't … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Hello From Oklahoma City! - 06/08/08 07:35 PM
Welcome. I'm Steve from Oklahoma City, one of the nation's best kept secrets. I am excited to be a part of this community. I know I will learn a lot but I also hope to be able to open some eyes regarding our city.
When I moved here in 1991 there … (5 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma Makes History - 05/29/08 11:05 AM
Oklahoma has made history by electing 19 year-old John Tyler Hammons to public office. Just like any other American teenager, Hammons loves fast cars, rock music and video games. But fiscal planning? Well, apparently so. Hammons is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma and beat 70 year-old Hershel McBride for … (6 comments)
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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City #1 Recession Proof Cities in U.S. - 05/01/08 10:02 AM
According to Forbes.com Oklahoma City leads the nation as the #1 Recession Proof Cities in the country. Per Forbes "With falling unemployment, one of the country's strongest housing markets, and solid growth in agriculture, energy and manufacturing, it looks best positioned among the nation's largest metropolitan areas to ride out the … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Flip But Don't Flop - 04/17/08 11:57 AM
Investiment in renovating homes and selling them for a profit is big business throughout the United States including here in Oklahoma City. With the sagging housing market many are turning to this practice. Because Oklahoma City has some of the best values in the country, why not consider making an investment … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: Naked and Waiting - 04/15/08 01:10 PM
What a name for a rider to a For Sale sign for newly constructed and vacant homes. We have plenty here in Oklahoma City and Edmond. Now is the best time to consider making the move to our great state. Builders are offering some of the best deals to move you into … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City or New York City - 04/14/08 02:58 PM
After being in NYC for four months I realized how great OKC really is.
FIVE REASONS OKC IS BETTER THAN NYC
1. OKC has grass, nyc does not
2. OKC HAS PARKING LOTS, NYC DOES NOT
3. In OKC we can build out and up, in NYC YOU CAN ONLY BUILD UP
4. In OKC most … (2 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City Homes Still On the Rise - 04/04/08 01:24 PM
OKC METRO HOMES STILL GROWING IN VALUE December 5th, 2007 11:10 AM This week I have spoken to several people who are looking for a house in the OKC Metro area and are moving from another state. One couple from Georgia tells me that sales are up in their market and … (5 comments)
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oklahoma city: For Sale in NW OKC / Yukon Area - 03/20/08 08:35 PM
Home for Sale in NW OKC / Yukon AreaLocation: IdlewyldSearch no further! Your next home is a well cared for 3 bedroom 2 bath house in the Idlewyld neighborhood. The home features a large family room with additional living area that could be a playroom, office or sitting room. Heat and … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City Number 2 Best Place to Live! - 03/15/08 06:46 PM
CNNMoney.com offers a feature which allows you to search for your Best Place to Live based on several criteria, including Housing Affordability, Plentiful Leisure Activities, Plentiful Cultural Options, Job Growth, Sunny Weather, Short Commute Time, and Good Health Care Access.
The above criteria were assessed in the following manner:
Affordable Housing-Median … (2 comments)
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oklahoma city: Is Oklahoma City ready to be a "Big League City"? - 03/01/08 06:29 PM
Here in Oklahoma, we go to the polls on Tuesday, March 5, 2008, to vote for an extension to our currently in existence one penny temporary sales tax increase. That tax is due to expire in January of 2009, unless voters approve the proposal to extend the tax for an additional … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Public or Private Financing for NBA in Oklahoma City: Who Should Foot the Bill? - 02/21/08 01:38 PM
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For two seasons, Oklahoma City was the temporary home for the New Orleans Hornets NBA basketball team due to the damage sustained by New Orleans during hurricane Katrina. During their time in OKC, the city embraced them, and sold-out games were the rule, rather than the exception. (GO … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: Yummy Food in Oklahoma City Metro: Taj India Cuisine - 02/20/08 06:38 PM
I don't know about you, but Indian food is some of our favorite! When we can't wait any longer for some wonderful Indian cuisine, we make a bee line for Taj India Cuisine at 5801 Northwest Expressway. They have a wonderful fresh buffet, offering many vegetarian choices like Vegetable Korma, as well as some … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: NEW GROUP - Midwest Investment Properties - 02/13/08 09:38 PM
I want to send out a WARM Welcome to anyone who is interested in posting Real Estate Investment OPPORTUNITIES in major Midwestern US Cities. PLEASE, anyone who has opportunities in the following cities and any others, post your items here:
KANSAS CITY
OKLAHOMA CITY
DALLAS
CHICAGO
TULSA
ST. LOUIS
Any Others
I know there are GREAT Opportunities out there … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City Metro Area Economy Projected to Outpace Rest of the Nation - 01/29/08 05:12 PM
According to David L. May, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Oklahoma City University, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area economy should continue to outperform the nation as a whole for a number of reasons. Dr. May cites the following reasons for the robust local economy:
1. The Oklahoma City housing market has remained stable, … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: ICE STORM AFFECTS OKLAHOMA CITY METRO AREA HOUSING MARKET - 01/26/08 09:49 AM
The severe ice storm experienced in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area in November of 2007 contributed to a slower housing market. Many businesses were closed due to power outages, and prospective buyers did not get out in the difficult weather conditions to look at homes. As well, many sellers decided not … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: Pre-Qualifiy Pre-Approved - 01/03/08 08:17 AM
It is important for any potential home buyers to get a pre-approval letter or aleast a pre-qualified letter before searching for homes.
This is important because it will tell you how much house you can afford. Realtor's do not get paid hourly, they get paid based on commission. If a realtor shows … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: FSBO - Cold Calling - 01/02/08 08:21 PM
For all the new Realtors out there. Are you afraid of Cold Calling FSBO's?
I found an easy way to call them. Part of my fear of calling FSBO's was that I wasn't even sure of what I was talking about.
What I did was learn on tool to use. I simply learned … (2 comments)
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oklahoma city: Third Quarter 2007 Market Statistics for the Oklahoma City Metro Area - 01/01/08 12:49 PM
Sales statistics for the third quarter of 2007 were recently released by the Oklahoma Association of Realtors. While the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area experienced a 5.62% downturn from the same quarter in 2006 in the number of homes sold, the average sales price increased by 2.55% for the same period. 5,198 homes were … (4 comments)
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oklahoma city: ICE STORM RESULTS IN EXTENSIVE AND COSTLY PROPERTY DAMAGE IN OKLAHOMA CITY AREA - 12/31/07 09:13 AM
The recent ice storm in the Oklahoma City metro area caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of Oklahoma City residents. We have friends who were without power for 11 days! My brother and his wife had no power for 5 days, and stayed with us during that time. We lost … (5 comments)
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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: Midwest City Oklahoma - 12/05/07 07:57 PM
Midwest City was founded in 1942 by W.P Atkinson to support the troups at Midwest Air Depot. Renamed to Tinker Air Force Base to honor Major General Clarence Tinker. He was the first American general to be killed on a mission in WWII.
Its location on I-40 makes it convenient to everything in central Oklahoma.
EVENTS:
Dr. … (6 comments)
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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: Sun Sets On Parade : The 2007 COHBA Parade Of Homes Wrap-Up - 10/31/07 11:59 AM
Now that I've had a day off and caught up on some sleep after 18 days straight of preparing for and working during the Parade Of Homes, I've had the chance to reflect on it and discuss it with staff and fellow builders. Here are a few thoughts:
On the Parade … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: 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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oklahoma city: Prime Time, But Not Sub-Prime : Why the so-called mortgage crisis shouldn't affect your desire or ability to buy a new home - 09/29/07 11:46 AM
Open any national news paper, web site, or business magazine and you're likely to find a story about how the real estate market is suffering and the mortgage industry is in crisis. "Suffering", "crisis", and "meltdown" are pretty sensational terms, and they certainly catch people's attention. That's the point when you're … (3 comments)
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oklahoma city: Finding the Right Real Estate Agent Part III - 08/10/07 06:06 PM
If I am working with a buyer one of the first things I mention to them is to get pre-qualified for a loan. Before or shortly after I show them properties. This way I am not wasting my clients time or mine looking at houses that they can not afford. A … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Finding the Right Real Estate Agent Part II - 08/09/07 05:55 PM
Like I mentioned in Finding the Right Real Estate Agent about the interview process. The first interview should be directed at narrowing down the players by at least half if not more. I would be up front with the Real Estate Agent or REALTOR and tell them that you are conducting an … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Finding the Right Real Estate Agent - 08/09/07 09:47 AM
Finding the right Real Estate Agent can be one of the hardest things to do when it comes to buying or selling a home. Depending on the size of the city there could be thousands of Real Estate Agents. So where does one start this process? That is a very good … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: What about John Marquiess? - 08/07/07 06:24 PM
That is a question I ask myself on a daily basis and it puts reality in perspective for me. I honestly believe that it is a question that all of us should ask ourselves everyday. It is so easy to get caught up in the "LIFE" thing that we occasssionally get … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: Pouring & Snoring: Pt 2. Of Rain & Construction Processes - 06/27/07 05:16 PM
I do my best to maintain a tight relationship with God. While membership does have its obvious privileges, including the occasional burning bush and moving a mountain here or there, unfortunately things don't always happen on our terms or time-line even under His favor. God, with this weather lately, I sure … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Rain, Rain, Go Away! Pt. 1 Of Rain & Construction Processes - 06/27/07 07:52 AM
Our little two year old has learned two new songs over the past several weeks: "Rain, Rain, Go Away!" and "It's Raining, It's Pouring...". Her cheerful recitations of those songs are about the only thing that's brought a smile to my face when it comes to the weather lately.
The most … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: An Interesting Trend - 04/24/07 02:52 PM
Have you noticed an interesting trend?
It seems that more and more home buyers are hiring their own Home Inspector rather than depending on the agent's recommendations. Through the grapevine, I have even heard of buyers NOT using an inspector only because they were recommended by the Realtor. Although the vast majority of … (3 comments)
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oklahoma city: Stillwater Commercial Property: Loopnet -- The Commercial MLS - 04/23/07 10:52 AM
If you are looking for commercial listings, or wonder how Realtors promote your commercial property, look no further than www.loopnet.com First, let me start by saying that I have no vested interest in Loopnet -- but I will also tell you that I have been VERY impressed by this website.
Loopnet is … (1 comments)
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oklahoma city: Oklahoma City housing statistics for January 2007 - 02/20/07 03:58 PM
Listed below are the monthly Oklahoma City Metropolitan housing statistics for the month of January 2007 as compared to December 2006 and January 2006.
Based on information provided to and compiled by MLSGateway.com, Inc. covering a period (01/01/07) through (01/31/07). MLSGateway.com, Inc. does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for … (0 comments)
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oklahoma city: Foundation Medical Staffing Announces Feb. 16 Ribbon Cutting - 02/08/07 10:42 PM
As a firm believer in Edmond business owners supporting each other, I'd like to pass along this press release in hopes that we show great support for one of our own:
Foundation Medical Staffing Announces Feb. 16 Ribbon Cutting
Edmond Co. Has Doubled Staff Since 2005; New Building Provides Room for Growth
OKLAHOMA … (0 comments)
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