So much of our lifestyle changed over the last few years. COVID brought many workers home. And even as restrictions eased, many companies decided to allow employees to continue working from home. As interest rates and home prices rise, we see a growing trend of homeowners staying in their homes for ... Continue Reading » about Wellness Architecture: Home Design With Health in Mind
Home Equity: To Use or Not to Use?
The difference between what you owe on your Tulsa home and your home's value is called "home equity". If you bought your home a few years ago, you may be looking at a hefty equity right now. As interest rates and home prices go up, some homeowners choose to stay in their homes longer. If you would ... Continue Reading » about Home Equity: To Use or Not to Use?
Downsizing Made Simple
As the price of utilities, gas, groceries, and pretty much everything else continues to rise, homeowners begin re-evaluating their lifestyles. The "tiny home" trend only gained in popularity over the past several years. The Motley Fool reports that experts believe that the tiny home market is ... Continue Reading » about Downsizing Made Simple
Home Equity Explained
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting. You get to make the decisions on what changes to make to your home. With a fixed-rate mortgage, your mortgage payment never changes. Many homeowners receive a tax deduction for the interest paid on their mortgages. And then there's home equity. What ... Continue Reading » about Home Equity Explained
Why List Price Matters
To say that the Tulsa real estate market has changed over the past few months is a bit of an understatement. A year ago, many sellers sold their properties within days of listing them. And sometimes, they saw multiple buyers bidding on a single home, too. Well, the market has shifted a bit. Prices ... Continue Reading » about Why List Price Matters
Revolving Credit, Installment Credit, And Mortgage Approval
At some point in our lives, we have used credit. Whether it was to buy a car, to pay for an education, or as more of a convenience while shopping at the store. When applying for a mortgage loan, your lender looks at your credit score, credit utilization, and payment history to determine whether to ... Continue Reading » about Revolving Credit, Installment Credit, And Mortgage Approval
Questions a Loan Officer Will Ask You
Whether buying your first Tulsa home or your fifth one, you will most likely deal with a loan officer at some point. They need certain information to help them lead you toward the right programs for your home purchase. That means asking you many questions. Here are a few of the main questions your ... Continue Reading » about Questions a Loan Officer Will Ask You
Home Remodel Ideas: Less Money, More Impact
As we enter the end of the year, the buyer pool becomes more shallow. Fewer buyers go out looking for a home during the holidays. However, the buyers who are looking at this time of year really mean business. That's good news for sellers. While the Tulsa real estate market still favors the seller, ... Continue Reading » about Home Remodel Ideas: Less Money, More Impact
Comps Can Help You Sell Your Tulsa Home
Are you thinking about putting your Tulsa home on the market? One of the most important things to think about is the list price. This is one of the first things home buyers look at when searching for a home. But pricing your home to capture buyers' attention and sell quickly takes a bit of finesse ... Continue Reading » about Comps Can Help You Sell Your Tulsa Home
