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HUD loans available for Oklahomans in risk of foreclosure

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently launched the Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program to help homeowners in risk of foreclosure. The program is designed to help homeowners … Continue reading...

Edmond 2010 Home Sales Report

Each month my friend and local realtor Brian Preston prepares his "Preston Report" that shows historical trend data on home sales in Edmond. For 2010, Edmond area home sales were down 4.25% compared … Continue reading...

Keep Your House Warm This Winter

The frigid cold temperatures of January are here and heating bills are at their highest. To help combat the cold and save some money, here are a few tips you can do to keep your house warm in these … Continue reading...

Kay’s Home Winterization Tips

Brrr! With the weather turning cold this week, it made me think about what is needed to prepare your home for the winter. The weather in Edmond can change drastically, from the high winds and warm … 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 […]