It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. It is not clear at this point if we are likely to see one in the next 12 to 18 months. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather…
In an article in today’s Tulsa World, the City of Tulsa announced that it will be moving its planning services back to City Hall. World subscribers can read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/ynpaykxf or read my summary below: The move will mean that current employees of the Tulsa Planning Office will have to reapply for…
Throwback Thursday – Reminiscing about this home today that I sold back in 2004 while it was still under construction. The buyers were a family from the east coast moving to Tulsa as part of a corporate relocation. At a sales price of $812,294 it was my highest sale price to that date, and I was…
During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn’t only defined by price. In a recent…
There’s no doubt today’s housing market in Tulsa is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there may be a few similarities,…
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, the headlines don’t give you all the information you really need to understand what’s happening and at what…
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Tulsa area soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. Unfortunately, much of the main stream media has concentrated on the negatives, so lots of buyers and sellers appear apprehensive. In 2022, the market underwent a major…
A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one. A great way to ease some of those emotions and ensure you’re feeling…
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This piece is intended to help you sort things out.
This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving forward. This piece is intended to help…
If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves including down payment, closing costs, moving costs. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down payment. But don’t let a common misconception about how much you need to save make the process harder…