RISMEDIA, Friday, March 23, 2012— Real estate professionals have become more optimistic about the direction of home values, while homeowners are slightly less positive, according to the latest HomeGain National Home Values Survey. Thirty-seven percent of real estate professionals expect home values to increase, up from 15 percent last quarter, while 25 percent of homeowners… Continue Reading
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Good Neighbor Awards
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Entries for Good Neighbor Awards Five $10,000 Grants will be Awarded! REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through volunteer work. Five winners are announced each fall in REALTOR® Magazine. Winners are recognized annually at the REALTORS® Conference… Continue Reading
Televiosn sales vs Real Life.
I don’t know about you but when I think of a television commercial, I think of loud announcers yelling about low prices, powerful engines, and how they have the best product. Now combine that with some corny jokes, cheap graphics and a few balloons, and you’ve got just about every commercial on TV. So what made this commercial… Continue Reading
A Layman’s 10 Commandments
1) Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out in trouble, but is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout the journey. 2) So, why is a car’s windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So, look ahead… Continue Reading
Your Credit Score
Most people are aware certain actions can make their credit score to take a tumble: filing bankruptcy, having an account sent to collections, or being foreclosed upon. However, these are not the only actions that can decrease your credit score. Here are some other mistakes that can make your credit tumble. Maxing out… Continue Reading
De-decorate your Home for a faster sell
Before you open your home to buyers De-decorate it. The potential buyers are not there to see your family photos or collectables and stuff. They want to see where they would put their Family Photos, collectables and stuff. You plan on moving anyway, so go ahead and pack those items up ahead of time. Leave… Continue Reading
Mortgage Checklist
Mortgage Checklist The following information is usually required during the loan process: Your Social Security number Valid Driver’s License or picture I.D. Current pay stubs or, if self employed, your tax returns for the past two years Copy of last year’s W-2 (most recent 2 years’ for FHA) Bank statements for the past… Continue Reading
A Much Better Market!
A Much Better Market! During the first two months of 2012, the extremely mild weather and record low interest rates combined to create a significant increase in real estate activity over the same period in 2012. In fact, MLS (NORES, Inc.) reports the number of homes closed in January and February was 1451, an… Continue Reading
March 1st Tulsa Market Status
Every Month year in and year out the Bigelow Group complies market Status data so we know what trends are appearing in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Metro area. We are pleased to make some of our statistical information available to you monthly. I hope it helps you keep apprised of your investment or future investment…. Continue Reading
Easy Spring Cleaning
Easy Spring Cleaning If you don’t have time for a huge ordeal, here are some tips from the Good Housekeeping Institute on how to tackle the important stuff. Behind the big stuff This is a great time to move the beds, sofas and other heavy furniture that you typically don’t bother with. Going one side… Continue Reading