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
Sellers
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
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
Seller’s Rights For a Home Inspection
Yes, Tulsa homeowners. Wintertime is still a great time to sell your home. While our peak selling time usually comes in the spring, buyers still need homes right now. So, those looking during the winter months really mean business. That means less looky-loos right now and more serious homebuyers ... Continue Reading » about Seller’s Rights For a Home Inspection
Home Improvement Projects That Hurt Your Home’s Value
In the past, I have talked about the importance of curb appeal when selling your Tulsa home. I also discussed how updating your kitchen and bathroom and adding a home office space appeals to today's homebuyers. I even named possible tax-deductible home projects. While it is great to focus on the ... Continue Reading » about Home Improvement Projects That Hurt Your Home’s Value
Why Wintertime is the Right Time for Selling Your Tulsa Home
Traditionally, spring and summer produce the highest sales in the Tulsa real estate market. Nicer weather encourages home buyers to hit the pavement in search of their next home. For families, finding a property before the kids start back at school in the fall spurs their home search. Now that ... Continue Reading » about Why Wintertime is the Right Time for Selling Your Tulsa Home
Some Home Improvements May Be Tax-Deductible
It is still a great time to sell in the Tulsa real estate market. But even in a seller's market, you need to get your home in top shape to receive top dollar for it. That may mean making some home improvements first. If the thought of shelling out money for these improvements leaves you a bit cold, ... Continue Reading » about Some Home Improvements May Be Tax-Deductible
How Important is Home Staging?
You may have heard the saying "you have to spend money to make money". When it comes to selling your Tulsa home, this saying definitely springs to mind. But that does not mean that you must spend an arm and a leg to complete a sale. Add a little paint and polish (and some good home staging) and you ... Continue Reading » about How Important is Home Staging?
Create a Place Millennial Home Buyers Will Love
Even in a seller's market, Tulsa homeowners need to put some effort into selling their homes. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, millennial home buyers made up 37% of all home buyers in the US in 2020. That exceeds any other generation of home buyers. So, if you want to appeal to ... Continue Reading » about Create a Place Millennial Home Buyers Will Love
