Buying a home sometimes feels like "hurry up and wait". Several components factor into how long the home-buying process takes, too. How hot is the local market? How picky are you? Etc., etc. I wanted to provide you with a step-by-step guideline for this process and include how your actions affect ... Continue Reading » about The Home Buying Process: Step-by-Step
Can You Trust Online Home Value Estimates?
Anyone who looked for a Tulsa home for sale recently online probably noticed something interesting. No matter which site you looked at (Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, etc.), in addition to the "for sale" price, you may have seen an "estimated value". If the estimate comes in higher than the list ... Continue Reading » about Can You Trust Online Home Value Estimates?
Home Offer Review: It Is Not Only About the Money
In a seller's market, Tulsa homeowners oftentimes enjoy the luxury of fielding multiple offers at one time. While it might feel obvious to simply choose the highest-priced offer, money should not be the only consideration. Keep these other equally important factors in mind when reviewing a home ... Continue Reading » about Home Offer Review: It Is Not Only About the Money
Inherited House Taxes: What Home Sellers Need to Know
The deadline to file your 2021 taxes just passed on Monday. If you sold a Tulsa home last year, I hope you took advantage of some of the tax deductions available. Did you inherit a home? Do you plan on selling it soon? Find out how inherited house taxes are calculated when you sell it and how you ... Continue Reading » about Inherited House Taxes: What Home Sellers Need to Know
How a Property Lien Can Slow Down Your Tulsa Home Sale
Whether selling your Tulsa home to a family member or a complete stranger, you may run into a few "bumps" along the road to closing. A low home appraisal. Inspection issues. All kinds of things may pop up while in escrow. One of those things could be that a title search uncovers a property lien. ... Continue Reading » about How a Property Lien Can Slow Down Your Tulsa Home Sale
Multiple Offer Tips for Tulsa Home Buyers
Even with interest rates on the rise, buyers still need homes. While the rising rates may mean lowering buyers' budgets, the Tulsa real estate market continues to strongly favor the seller. Consequently, if you want to buy a home in the Tulsa area this year, you may find yourself in a multiple-offer ... Continue Reading » about Multiple Offer Tips for Tulsa Home Buyers
Home Selling Among Family: What You Need to Know
You put your home up for sale on the Tulsa market. Suddenly, you find yourself a buyer. It just so happens to be a family member. Yay! Smooth sailing, right? Well, hold on. Home selling among family can be a little smoother in some areas. But it also may involve some bumpy spots, too. And with ... Continue Reading » about Home Selling Among Family: What You Need to Know
The Title Company and Its Role in a Tulsa Home Purchase
At some point when you buy a Tulsa home, you will use a title company. Whether new construction, an existing home, or an investment property, their services become a necessary part of your real estate transaction. But what exactly is their role in the process? How a Title Company Factors Into a ... Continue Reading » about The Title Company and Its Role in a Tulsa Home Purchase
When Buying a Rental Property Makes Sense
You want to purchase a new home in the Tulsa area. Maybe this would be the first home you ever owned. Or, maybe you own a home now and its value rose quite a bit since you bought it. So, you decided that you want to cash in your equity and buy a new home. Think about this for a moment. Instead of ... Continue Reading » about When Buying a Rental Property Makes Sense
