Archive for April 2011
Have you used Zillow for a Zestimate?
I have clients ask me all the time why their home is not worth as much as it says on Zillow. No that everyone has the internet on their phone and goes to the internet to get information, it gets harder for me to get you to trust me on why you home is worth…
Read MoreNew listing in great location!
Weekly Mortgage Update
This week saw some good news as far as rates are concerned and we had a small drop in rates as a result. But if you look at the overall trading channel for mortgage backed securities (how yours and my mortgages are bought and sold), you’ll see a steady upward trend firmly in place. So…
Read MoreTwo New Listings in the Oaks!
13301 Cedar Trail $ 299,777 Embrace the gracious lifestyle of Edmond while paying OKC utilities! This extraordinary home is complete with 2 beds or a bed and office down and 3 beds up. Featuring an updated gourmet kitchen with granite, an island & a builtin desk. Open living room with fireplace & builtins. Family room has…
Read MoreMaking the Atmosphere feel Cozy
When selling your home, it is important to make the buyer feel welcomed when they come to view your home. We, as Realtors, think that creating a cozy atmosphere with lighting, scents, music and decor is part of making the buyer feel comfortable while looking around. Here are a couple tips to creating the perfect…
Read MorePerfect home in gated community
Just listed: 13829 Hollow Glen Edmond, OK 73013 $200,000 Friendly SE Edmond gated community! HOA takes care of lawn, gated entry, beautiful pool and club house. Spacious master suite with jetted tub, shower and large walk in closet. 3rd bed can be used as study. Living area open to kitchen with bar seating. Peaceful covered…
Read MoreEveryone hate’s paying PMI, so why pay it?
Everyone hate’s paying PMI, so why pay it? The public’s belief is that the only way to eliminate monthly PMI on a conventional loan is by putting 20% down. Not true. A buyer can put a minimum of 5% down and NEVER pay monthly PMI. How does this work? Onetime PMI. A buyer can pay…
Read MoreApril Home Improvement Tips
Here are a couple suggestions for the month of April for keeping your home in tip top shape. Warm sunny days are just around the corner! Make some calls and get to work to keep your home like new. -Change/clean all Heat/Air vents -Clean, repair/seal gutters. Add splash blocks or gutter extensions as needed. Be…
Read MoreWeekly Mortgage Update
Rates continue to rise this week as the European Central Bank raised their rate .25%. This signaled that at least the Europeans are acknowledging the threat of inflation. This depressed the value of the dollar relative to the Euro and created upward pressure on rates in the US. But the Fed announced that they will…
Read MoreFHA loan Changes on April 18
If you are thinking about getting a FHA loan there is an important change that will affect all FHA case numbers issued starting at 12:01 am on Monday April 18th. Case numbers issued prior to the 18th (the preceding Friday April 15th for most lenders) will have a lower monthly payment than those issued starting…
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