After you have been able to sort through your needs and wants in your next Edmond home, the next step is to obtain a pre-qualification from a reputable lender. There are many lenders and mortgage brokers in the Oklahoma City area. I have had the opportunity to work with Jim Rapp of First Mortgage
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02/29/2008
You have selected a home to buy. Your children will go to an Edmond Public School and you will have an Edmond address. Your new home must be in Edmond, right? Not necessarily. The boundaries for Edmond Schools and the city limits for Edmond do not match. The best way to determine if your new home
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02/27/2008
The January 2008 statistics for the Edmond real estate market are now available. In Edmond, Oklahoma during January 2008 there were a total of 196 properties sold with a total sales volume of $52,043,856. These properties had an average sales price of $265,529 and were on the market for an avera
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02/26/2008
Many first time Oklahoma home buyers have questions for lenders. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers provided by Teresa Goodbary of MLC Mortgage Corporation.Q: How much down payment will I need? A: Conventional loans require a 5% minimum down payment and FHA loans only require a
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02/25/2008
What a treat I had today. I was invited to the Edmond Neighborhood Summit sponsored by the Edmond Neighborhood Alliance. The event included breakout sessions with valuable information about Homeowner Associations in Edmond and neighborhood safety. The highlight of the event was an outline of the
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02/23/2008
Are you considering the purchase of a home in Edmond, OK this spring or summer? If you are a first time buyer or need a refresher in the process this new series is for you. This Ultimate Guide To Edmond Home Buying will be a weekly series outlining the steps to purchasing a home in Edmond.Before
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02/22/2008
If you are like many Oklahoma home buyers, you are have been searching for homes in a price range based on a pre-approval from a lender. Maybe like many Oklahoma home buyers you have a pre-approval letter from a lender on your desk at home so you will be ready to go once you find your dream home.
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02/21/2008
The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Board of Realtors runs and maintains the MLS (mutliple list service) for the OKC metro. On April 1 they will be launching a new feature which will provide additional security to our clients and community. The technology we will be using will require a different pass
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02/20/2008
With so much talk about foreclosures and the idea that there are bargains to be had; have you ever given any thought to purchasing property at the Oklahoma County Sherriff's Sale? The process is not for the faint of heart and definitely not for beginners. Because there are so many unknowns in the
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02/20/2008
Do you want to purchase Oklahoma real estate but don't have the funds available for either a down payment or possible closing costs and prepaid items? Many Oklahomans will not only be receiving tax refunds but also tax rebate checks in the coming months. Instead of treating yourself to a big scre
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02/20/2008
