How is a buyer broker different from a listing broker? Realtors charge the Seller a commission to list the property for sale which usually includes the commission that is offered to the Realtor who represents the buyer. Many home buyers assume that Realtors charge them for representation, but in ... Continue Reading » about Why Tulsa Home Buyers Need a Buyer Broker
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Upsizing Your Tulsa Home
Unfortunately, our homes do not always grow with us. What initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn quickly becomes too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof. One option for creating more space? Remodeling and ... Continue Reading » about Upsizing Your Tulsa Home
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
The Home Buying Process: Step-by-Step
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
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
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?
Multi-Generational Living: Pros and Cons
In the past, it was "the norm" for children to move their elderly parents in with them as they got older. Over the years, those numbers dwindled. With rising healthcare costs, multi-generational living made a comeback. We see it happening all over the country, including here in the Tulsa real estate ... Continue Reading » about Multi-Generational Living: Pros and Cons
Relocating to Tulsa – Top 5 Tips for Tulsa Home Buyers
Thinking of Relocating to Tulsa? Recently I've worked with three couples relocating to Tulsa and have come up with some tips to best utilize your short time to find the perfect home. Each real estate market is different, so if homes are not selling quickly in your area, be prepared for a ... Continue Reading » about Relocating to Tulsa – Top 5 Tips for Tulsa Home Buyers