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
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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
Avoid These Mistakes When You Build A Home
You looked at all of the homes available for sale on the Tulsa real estate market. Unfortunately, you failed to find anything that fit your needs. So, you decided to build your dream home. Before you break ground, though, you might want to read about some mistakes people made when building their ... Continue Reading » about Avoid These Mistakes When You Build A Home
Using Home Equity to Buy a Second House
Over the past year, Tulsa home prices saw a steady climb. You may have even made some improvements to increase your home's value (and, thus, your equity) since you bought it. Many sellers in today's Tulsa real estate market cash in their equity to buy a new home. Others contemplate using their home ... Continue Reading » about Using Home Equity to Buy a Second House
Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification
Money is one of the biggest concerns for home buyers. Can we afford a home? How much can we afford? Will we even be approved for a mortgage loan? In the past, a pre-qualification appointment with your lender proved sufficient to start the house-hunting process. However, in today's market, most ... Continue Reading » about Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification
How Construction Materials Impact the Tulsa Housing Market
We are all well aware of the rise in home prices here in the Tulsa real estate market. Even during the pandemic, construction continued to thrive. But now, we see the cost of construction materials skyrocketing as well. What pushes material costs up and how does it affect the Tulsa housing ... Continue Reading » about How Construction Materials Impact the Tulsa Housing Market
Should You Buy a Tulsa Home in a Flood Zone?
Flooding occurs due to several different circumstances. A pipe bursts in your house. The City performs street maintenance and taps into the water main by mistake. A heavy rainfall. Nearby construction. The chances of any of these happening are very slim. On the other hand, living in a flood zone ... Continue Reading » about Should You Buy a Tulsa Home in a Flood Zone?
“Under Contract” is Not the Same as “Sold”
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”
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
