Home Sellers - when do you have to move out? Recently my home Seller ask me when she had to move out of her house. She was under the impression that she could have 3-4 days after closing to pack and move. My response, of course, was that she needed to move out PRIOR to closing. After the Buyer ... Continue Reading » about Home Sellers – when do you have to move out?
Confidentiality – Big Part of a REALTOR’s Job
Confidentiality - Big Part of a REALTOR's Job Sadly, many people must sell their homes due to the "3 Ds" as I call them - death, divorce or disaster - which often requires confidentiality as a big part of a Realtor's job. Disaster may include health problems or a job loss - or a job ... Continue Reading » about Confidentiality – Big Part of a REALTOR’s Job
Real Estate Contract – enforceable by law
A Real Estate Contract is a contract like any other, which by definition means, "a written agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law." All elements of the real estate contract are equally important - sales price, closing date, number of days for inspections and dollar amount for repairs, ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Contract – enforceable by law
Home Buyers: It’s the Monthly Payment that matters!
Home Buyers: It's the Monthly Payment that matters! Home buyers are distracted by interest rates and mortgage insurance when they should only be focused on the monthly payment and whether or not that's affordable. If you can buy a house today and keep your monthly payment under $800, that's ... Continue Reading » about Home Buyers: It’s the Monthly Payment that matters!
Elegant 4-bedroom home in Forest Hills Estates – Bixby Schools
MLS #1338340 Offered at $535,000 What can you say about this home other than it is stately and elegant - a castle tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. The stacked stone exterior and high pitched gables beyond the tree-filled lawn offer a touch of grandeur. Enjoy a virtual tour of our ... Continue Reading » about Elegant 4-bedroom home in Forest Hills Estates – Bixby Schools
What IS midtown Tulsa?
What IS midtown Tulsa? Midtown Tulsa is not just a geographic area - it's a culture, a mind-set, if you will. Yes, we love our historical neighborhoods and the architecture of our older homes, but midtown is more than that. We have the highest walkability score in our city, and we have ... Continue Reading » about What IS midtown Tulsa?
Title Insurance – Don’t Leave Home without it!
Title Insurance - Don't Leave Home without it! My Tulsa home Buyer was under contract to purchase her dream home, and it appeared that we were sailing towards a smooth closing. A week before closing, our Title Company representative told us that there was a blemish in the title work, and they ... Continue Reading » about Title Insurance – Don’t Leave Home without it!
There is no such thing as a “forever” home – always keep resale in mind
There is no such thing as a "forever" home - always keep resale in mind Any Realtors' first mantra is "location, location, location," and our second mantra is "resale, resale, resale." Regardless if you found the perfect home that you never intend to leave, please keep resale in mind. My ... Continue Reading » about There is no such thing as a “forever” home – always keep resale in mind
Crisis in Real Estate – bring out the Supplemental Agreement!
Crisis in Real Estate - bring out the Supplemental Agreement! Today I prepared Supplemental Agreements to go with three separate real estate transactions. A Supplemental Agreement "supplements and is part of the original Contract of Sale of Real Estate." One Buyer had to switch from VA ... Continue Reading » about Crisis in Real Estate – bring out the Supplemental Agreement!
