Are you thinking about buying a Tulsa home right now? House-hunting changed after COVID-19 hit last year. Even through the pandemic, the Tulsa real estate market continues to strongly favor sellers. With lumber prices soaring, new construction is starting to slag off a bit. That leaves buyers to ... Continue Reading » about “Under Contract” is Not the Same as “Sold”
Money-Saving Tips for Your Bathroom Remodel
Over the past year, most of us spent much more time at home than usual. That gave us a chance to see how well our homes function...or not. Are you thinking about a bathroom remodel? Consider these money-saving tips to help you achieve your goal without breaking the bank. Bathroom Remodel ... Continue Reading » about Money-Saving Tips for Your Bathroom Remodel
Home Buying After COVID-19 2021
What a difference a year makes! Just last week, we passed the one-year mark since COVID-19 officially became a global pandemic. Schools went to remote learning. Companies sent their workers home, either on furlough or to work remotely when possible. Normally crowded events like the Tulsa 5K went ... Continue Reading » about Home Buying After COVID-19 2021
Tax Deductions a Tulsa Home Seller Does Not Want to Miss
The 2020 Tulsa real estate market taught us that no home is "unsellable". Even in the midst of a global pandemic, last year turned out to be a great time to sell. So, if you happened to have sold your Tulsa home in 2020, you may be eligible for some great tax deductions when you file this year. ... Continue Reading » about Tax Deductions a Tulsa Home Seller Does Not Want to Miss
Is it Time to Buy a Tulsa Home?
You have been renting a place for a while now. Lately, the thought of throwing all that money towards someone else's mortgage each month seems like a waste. How do you know when it is time to stop renting and actually become a Tulsa homeowner instead? Tulsa Home: Rent or Buy? Do You Qualify ... Continue Reading » about Is it Time to Buy a Tulsa Home?
Home Renovation for Aging in Place
With the cost of long-term care skyrocketing, many people choose to bring their elderly parents into their own homes rather than setting them up in an assisted living facility. Also, we see people living in their homes much longer than before. So, if you wish to eventually retire there, you might ... Continue Reading » about Home Renovation for Aging in Place
Tips for Running an Airbnb From Anywhere
One of the common home buying myths for first-time buyers that I busted last month was that a home you purchase must be a primary residence. Some people continue renting their primary residence but invest in a Tulsa home to use as an income property. Or they like to travel and want to make money on ... Continue Reading » about Tips for Running an Airbnb From Anywhere
Common Home Buying Myths
Super low interest rates (among other things) make the thought of buying a Tulsa home very attractive, even in a seller's market. But some home buyers may still hesitate to take that leap. What is holding them back? They probably believe some of these common home buying myths. Let me set the record ... Continue Reading » about Common Home Buying Myths
Take the Minimalist Approach in the New Year
With all of the extra time we spent in our Tulsa homes during 2020, many of us came to realize that our space needs some revamping. Walls sometimes feel like they are closing in with too much "stuff". Use the new year as an excuse to simplify your living space. After all, simple and clean is a ... Continue Reading » about Take the Minimalist Approach in the New Year