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
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Barndominium: Yay or Nay?
Single-family. Manufactured home. Duplex. Townhome. Condo. When seeking a new home, everyone looks for something different. The search for more affordable alternatives to traditional homes brought about a new category that gained popularity over the past couple of years: the barndominium (aka ... Continue Reading » about Barndominium: Yay or Nay?
What is the MLS?
Whether you buy or sell a Tulsa property, at some point, you will probably hear the term "MLS". Short for Multiple Listing Service, it proves helpful to both the home buyer and seller in different ways. But have you ever wondered what exactly it is and what role it plays in the real estate ... Continue Reading » about What is the MLS?
How the Market May Favor the Buyer
Over the past couple of years, the Tulsa real estate market has been a madhouse for buyers. Today, it is still considered a seller's market. But signs indicate that it may be starting to favor the home buyer again. How? In some subtle (and some not-so-subtle) ways, according to a Realtor.com ... Continue Reading » about How the Market May Favor the Buyer
Home Buying Tip for Troublesome Internet Service
First, you searched high and low for the perfect Tulsa home. You found one that you really love at a price that makes you smile. You work from home and need reliable internet service. (Or you simply want to stream your favorite movies without interruption.) Unfortunately, strong internet service is ... Continue Reading » about Home Buying Tip for Troublesome Internet Service
Buying a Condo: Another Option
Our Tulsa real estate market sits squarely in the seller's favor right now. Prices have risen steadily each month this year. Interest rates rose almost 2% since the beginning of the year. While they fell off slightly over the past two weeks, experts believe interest rates may begin climbing again ... Continue Reading » about Buying a Condo: Another Option
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
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?
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
