Tag Archives: real estate

2012 Elections

OKAY – I know this article does not have any Political Substance. However maybe it will make us all think just a little more about that 2012 elections and who mwe want to lead our country back into prosperity. Have fun reading this re-post of Mr. Will’s Blog and let your mind drift a bit… Continue Reading

Your Plan

Your Plan 1.  Find the right representative Even if you’re not quite ready to buy, your buyer’s agent can be an absolute wealth of information, and can often offer ‘scoops’ on local developments you might not have know about otherwise.  Speak to your agent first and he or she can be helping to guide you… Continue Reading

Oklahoma Facts and Trivia

Oklahoma Facts and Trivia   1. On July 25, 2000, Governor Keating announced plans to construct a dome on the Oklahoma State Capitol Building. Construction is slated to begin April 2001 with an estimated completion date of November 2002. 2. The world’s first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl… Continue Reading

Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate

Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate Gain… Continue Reading

Money & Finance

Money & Finance These are just a few of the types of articals and information you will find on the Bigelow Group Website in addition to Real Estate and MLS Home search capabilities. How To Handle a Cash Crunch In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. If… Continue Reading

What is a Rural Development Mortgage?

What is a Rural Development Mortgage? Rural Development or also known as USDA Mortgage is a conventional mortgage that offers 100% financing.   It can be used for the purchase of a new or existing single-family dwelling.   Home must be owner occupied. Mortgage insurance is prohibited.  No down payment required.  30 year loan term, fixed interest… Continue Reading

OKLAHOMA TRIVA

  OKLAHOMA TRIVA;I have not done this in a while and several of you asked ofr more so here it is ENJOY: Henry Starr, one of the last outlaws of the Old West was from Oklahoma.During his 32 years in crime, he claimed to have robbed more banks than both the James-Younger Gang and the… Continue Reading

A New Garden

A New Garden Creating your own garden from the very beginning can be an exciting project. However, if you think that you will have the last say as to what happens nature may disagree with you. To maintain your sanity you will need to work in harmony with nature. Planning and preparation will make all… Continue Reading

What is Medicare? Part 2

What is Medicare? What Is Covered – Part A This and succeeding sections outline the coverage for “Original Medicare” Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance); Part C (”Medigap”/Supplemental Insurance); Part D (Prescription Drugs); and common Medicare Advantage Plans. Since the topic includes many details and options we have presented the basics to help… Continue Reading

What is Medicare? Part 1

What is Medicare? Medicare is a United States Government-sponsored health insurance program available to people in the following categories: age 65 or older; OR under age 65 with certain disabilities; OR any age with End-Stage Renal Disease      (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Recipients get Medicare benefits through either the ORIGINAL… Continue Reading