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
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Appraisals Myths Vs Facts
Appraisals Myths Vs Facts MYTH: Appraisals are preformed for the Buyer to make sure they don’t over pay for a home. FACT: Appraisials provide valuable information for the buyer and seller, but the appraiser’s primary mission is to protect the lender. Lender’s don’t enjoy owning overpriced properties any more than they relish lending money to… 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
Money Saving Ideas
Money Saving Ideas Okay some of us are cheapscapes like me. If i can do it why would I pay someone else to do it? Or how can I save just a little more money? well heres a couple of ideas just to get you started. Painting a room or two or six can make your home… Continue Reading
Home Values
Home Values People decide to sell their homes daily. If you made that decision today would your home be ready to seel or would you have to spend significant time and money getting it ready all at once? Hereare a few things to think about. Don’t defer maintance, make repairs as soon as you become aware… 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
Things that make you say Huh, What, Why?????
Things that make you say Huh, What, Why????? well everyone liked that last four photo’s so well here are 4 more. 1. I am not sure what this realy is. Cast Iron plumbing vent wit a PVC sewer clean out a whole buch of epoxy and chaulk. 2. Hot water anyone – No, well maybe a… Continue Reading
How do I get rid of PMI???
How do I get rid of PMI??? PMI stands for private mortgage insurance. Most conventional mortgage lenders require a borrower to purchase PMI if she puts down less than 20 percent on her home. This extra insurance is added to the monthly mortgage until the borrower pays down at least 78 percent of her mortgage…. Continue Reading
Selling Series – Preparing the House
4 Topics for prepping your house to sell 1. Deep Clean – start at the ceiling and work your way down. Dont for get the Ceiling fans and light fixtures & Wash the globes it makes a Hugh difference. Clean the carpet, drapes and windows. Dust the tops of the base boards. a clean home shows… Continue Reading
selling series
Selling Series Built ins O’Boy heres a good when selling your home you not only need to de-decorate your built in’s most of us need to de-Junk them. Built in’s for a number of us become a catch all for the kids and us adults that just put it there because we did not know… Continue Reading