Tag Archives: Jenks

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

Credit Scores: Small Mistakes that Spell Big Trouble

Credit Scores: Small Mistakes that Spell Big Trouble. Most people are aware of the big actions that can cause your 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… Continue Reading

“I’m really busy.”

“I’m really busy.” If I had a dime for every time I heard this statement, I would have a bank account that could rival the mega million lottery. This isn’t criticism, sometimes it seems like I spend as much time just trying to stay organized so something doesn’t fall through the cracks as I do… Continue Reading

April 1st Tulsa Market Status

April 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… Continue Reading

FHA New Credit disputes rule

FHA New Credit disputes rule over $1,000 April 1, brings a new rule for potential buyers, anyone with disputes on their credit report over $1,000 will NOT be able to get mortage insurance from the Federal Housing Administration. This is a substancial tightening of the belt by FHA. previously the lenders underwriter would make the… Continue Reading