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Morning bicycle ride to Edmond’s “Cops and Coffee”

Kay talks to Edmond Police patrol officers at "Cops and Coffee" meeting at Evoke Coffee in downtown Edmond.

This morning Kay and I rode our bicycles to downtown Edmond to Edmond's monthly "Cops and Coffee" meeting - this time held at Evoke coffee house on Main Street. We love riding around Edmond on our … Continue reading...

REMAX 2016 Resume

I have been with RE/MAX nearly my entire real estate career and couldn't be happier. While I have been approached many times by other organizations, I always come to the conclusion that REMAX is the … Continue reading...

Tips for Updating Your Home To Sell Fast

Nothing screams "1980" like shoulder pads, popcorn ceilings and brass fixtures. Update your home with modern touches to help it sell faster and at a higher price.

Does your home look like it came right out of the 1980's? Nothing says Oklahoma in 1980 more than shoulder pads, poofy hair and popcorn ceilings in your home! And here is a tip - today's home buyer's … Continue reading...

Oklahoma Real Estate Radio Episode 2

Emily Mathews joins Kay Pratt as host of the Oklahoma Real Estate Radio show. Today they are joined by their broker Doug Arnett with RE/MAX Platinum Below are the topics of this podcast: New … Continue reading...

Depersonalize Your Home to Sell Fast

Is your home "Fit to Sell"? Learn how to "depersonalize" your home so that buyers will notice your home and not your "stuff". Emotionally Disconnect from Your Home Once you have made the decision to … Continue reading...

Staging Your Home to Sell Fast

Preparing your home for sale - often called staging - is critical to get the best price in the shortest amount of time. While some buyers choose professionals to help stage their home, anyone can … Continue reading...

Cool Off At Lake Murray

Oklahoma summers can be brutal, and triple digit temperatures are predicted for the next few weeks. How better to cool off than a weekend at an Oklahoma lake? One of our favorites is the emerald green … Continue reading...

Homeowner Tax Tip – Are Mortgage Points Deductible?

When you took out a mortgage to buy your home, did you pay points? You may be able to deduct that prepaid interest on your federal tax return -- but only if you meet a long list of rules. The … Continue reading...

9 Common Misconceptions about Green Homes

Although most folks know green homes pack plenty of eco-friendly benefits, there are some pesky misconceptions that need correcting. Here are 9 myths busted. 1. Myth: Green Homes are … Continue reading...

Tips for a formal place setting

Thanksgiving is here and for many people, that means food and family. We recently listed a house and saw the grandmother had posted a picture of a formal place setting on the inside of the cabinets - … Continue reading...

Six commonly asked questions about “comps”

Realtors often use the term “comps” in discussions. What are comps and how are they determined?

Downsides of carpet allowance in lieu of new carpet

Sellers often ask if they can just provide a carpet allowance on a listing in lieu of installing new carpet. In their mind, this is a benefit to the buyer since it allows the buyer to choose their own color and style of carpet. The benefit to the seller is they don’t have to deal […]

Hosting Bicycle Riders from South Korea

James and I hosted two young men – Min Ho Park Jaewon Heo – from South Korea who were riding bicycles this summer from Los Angeles to New York. They contacted us through Warmshowers.org, where we offer a room for bicycle riders to stay as they travel across America. They are following Route 66 from […]

Butterfield Overland Stage route on dirt bikes

Kay and I both love history, and we love riding motorcycles. We often combine our dual sport rides with a bit of historical sleuthing. This time we decided to follow in the footsteps of the Butterfield Overland Stage Route as it made it’s way through Oklahoma from St. Louis to the 1850’s gold fields of […]