As we enter the end of the year, the buyer pool becomes more shallow. Fewer buyers go out looking for a home during the holidays. However, the buyers who are looking at this time of year really mean business. That's good news for sellers. While the Tulsa real estate market still favors the seller, ... Continue Reading » about Home Remodel Ideas: Less Money, More Impact
Sellers - Preparing Your Home
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
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
Budget-Friendly Faux Materials for Your Tulsa Home
Real hardwood floors. Marble imported from Italy. A custom mural by a local artist. These changes sound dreamy, don't they? But if your budget tends to lean more towards "beer" and less towards "champagne", upgrading your Tulsa home may mean leaning towards faux materials. Good news, though. Today's ... Continue Reading » about Budget-Friendly Faux Materials for Your Tulsa Home
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
Current Tulsa Home Trends That May Be Here to Stay for a While
We are now entering our ninth month of a global pandemic. Parts of Europe went back under lockdown. Some parts of the United States continue working on completely reopening. A by-product of us spending more time in our homes over these past few months is that we find that our focus has shifted about ... Continue Reading » about Current Tulsa Home Trends That May Be Here to Stay for a While
“Unique Home” Doesn’t Always Equal “Unsellable”
Sometimes, in real estate, it helps to get creative with your descriptions. "Cozy" may mean "small". "Vintage" could mean "old". "Needs a little TLC" means "does your child really need to go to college?". But, sometimes, a "unique home" doesn't necessarily mean an "unsellable" one. You may have ... Continue Reading » about “Unique Home” Doesn’t Always Equal “Unsellable”
