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New Construction vs. Fixer-Upper: What’s the Smarter Move in 2025?

August 13, 2025

For the first time in years, resale homes — the charming older ones that often need updates — are actually selling for more than brand-new…

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How Today’s Buyers Are Getting Creative to Afford a Home

July 27, 2025

Is owning a home starting to feel just out of reach? If you’re watching prices rise and wondering if it’s even possible to buy a…

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How to Help Your Kid Buy a Home (Without Creating a Tax Mess or Family Drama)

July 19, 2025

Thinking about ways to help your kid buy a home of their own? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not crazy. With housing prices and mortgage…

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5 Reasons Homebuyers Are Finally Catching a Break

June 23, 2025

Is the Housing Market Finally Tilting Toward Buyers? Here Are 5 Signs It Might Be Let’s be honest—buying a home hasn’t exactly been a walk…

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Why More OKC Families Are Living Together—And Loving It

June 2, 2025

Picture this: You step inside after a long day, greeted by the warm scent of simmering pasta sauce. Your dad’s in the kitchen teaching your…

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Should You Buy a Home in a Slowing Economy? Here’s What Smart Buyers Are Doing in 2025

May 8, 2025

With the economy showing signs of slowing, mortgage rates remaining elevated, and home prices appearing stagnant, it’s understandable if you’re feeling cautious about buying a…

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Can Trump’s Executive Order Help Lower Housing Costs in Oklahoma?

January 22, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to tackle the nation’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with housing affordability as a key…

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Going Solo vs. Hiring a Real Estate Agent: What You Should Know

August 27, 2024

Do You Really Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling a Home? The quick answer: No, you don’t have to use a real…

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How Will the 2024 Election Affect Real Estate?

August 14, 2024

How will the 2024 election affect real estate? As we approach the 2024 presidential election, many homebuyers and sellers are wondering how the election might…

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Oklahoma City Housing Market Report for July 2024

August 5, 2024

A headline caught my eye this week. It read:  “The Housing Market Isn’t Making Sense. What’s Going On.”  It got me thinking about how much…

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Lessons From the Ides of March for Home Buyers and Sellers: Dodging Real Estate Betrayals!

March 15, 2024

You know how the Ides of March was a real game-changer for Julius Caesar? Well, it can teach you a thing or two about the…

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First Time Buyer Credit Score Requirements: Essential Info Made Easy

March 2, 2024

Purchasing a home for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the ins and outs of credit…

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