06/30/2010

As I was out for a quick morning jog through my neighborhood, Park Lane Estates, I waited while a moving van turned into the neighborhood.  The van was headed to 1700 Yellowstone, a home I have listed that is closing in the morning.  As I continued, I remembered that another moving van will soon be headed to the neighborhood today.  1717 Pinnacle is a home I have listed that will close on Wednesday.  Moving day is such an exciting day for families; new homes, new schools, new jobs.  Being even a small part of this day is really what keeps me going through the less than exciting details of the process.  Thank you to the Thomas, White, and Burroughs families for allowing me to help you through.  Best wishes to you all! If you need real estate services in Park Lane Estates in Edmond, OK, g... 06/28/2010

Fenwick Garden Village is a gated section of Fenwick consisting of 173 garden homes within the Fenwick Addition. Fenwick lies in the half-section north of NW 164th Street and between Penn and Western. All of Fenwick contains 731 homes. The Fenwick Garden Village section was begun in 1998 and is mostly complete with just a few homes still under construction. The majority of homes were built by OA Garr, but others were built by Bud Bartley, Castle Homes, Dale Dodson, Dwayne Keller, Glenstone Properties, and Old Orchard Homes. The homeowners association (HOA) is active and can be found at fenwickgardenvillage.net Area Photos Location View Fenwick Garden Village in a larger map Current Market Stats Statistics current as of 5/11/2010. Sales are for the last 6 months. Originally posted on okc... 06/26/2010

4th of July is right around the corner.  That means Libertyfest in Edmond began today!  Libertyfest is an annual 4th of July Festival in Edmond, Oklahoma.  Festival events include; Car Show, Kitefest, Rodeo, Concerts, Parade, and of course Fireworks!  But our family favorite is A Taste of Edmond!This year, A Taste of Edmond, is scheduled for tomorrow evening (Sunday, June 27) from 6:30 until 8:30 in downtown Edmond.  The annual event serves as a fundraiser for future festivals.  For just $15 per person, you have the chance to sample foods from over 25 are restaurants!  This year I bet you will find me in the line for Humble Pie or maybe Flat Tire Burgers!  Both are local favorites.  What would you try?  Maybe Ted's or POP's?If this will be your first time to go, here are a few tips.  Th... 06/26/2010

Flood insurance.  Do I need it?  This is a question on the mind's of many since the flash flooding in Edmond, Oklahoma last week.  Maybe it's a question on your mind too.  So I asked someone I trust, Natasha Baird of Farmers Insurance, to share her thoughts on the subject.  Here is what she had to say; It only takes a few inches of water before your home could need major repairs, yet Homeowners policies don't cover flooding. After experiencing the historic rainfall and flooding earlier this week, here are some important issues regarding Flood insurance that you should be aware of. - Many are at risk for floods.  You don't need to live near water to be flooded. Floods can be caused by storms, melting snow and water backup due to inadequate or overloaded drainage systems. · Flood damage i... 06/22/2010

    Banning the Production and Import of R-22 Refrigerant    January 1, 2010, begin the phase-out of R-22 refrigerant. R-22 or HCFC-22 is a refrigerant commonly used in residential air conditioning equipment and commercial refrigeration applications.   It is a manmade chemical known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).  The phase-out is part of a worldwide initiative, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.  The initiative is a plan to end the use of all ozone-depleting chemicals.  The release of HCFCs and other manmade chemicals into the atmosphere have eroded the Earth's protective ozone screen.  It has actually created an "ozone hole" above the South Pole.  Scientists predicted that if the plan is successful, the ozone layer that protects the Earth from the ... 06/22/2010

Relocating to Edmond?  Let me be one of the first to say, "Welcome!  We're glad you're here!"  Before you can move, you have to spend some time navigating the area.  You will want to take some time to find the schools, the grocery stores, and of course your next home!While you are visiting Edmond, you will need a base camp for you and the family.  A place to decompress and process all that you take in during the day.  You may be fortunate enough to have extended family or friends in the area that will give you a soft place to land after days filled with exploration!  If you don't, your base camp will likely be one of our local hotels.  But where to start?I would recommend that you select one of several that are located on 2nd street near I-35.  This central location will give you relati... 06/19/2010

I have plenty of friends that are huge Dave Ramsey followers.  They have attended the Financial Peace University and feel that his advice has been of benefit to them.  I have read (okay, scanned) one his books.  But, I really can't remember which one.  So, it is safe to say, I know a bit about Dave Ramsey but not everything he teaches.  What I do know is that he is very frugal and will try to save money wherever he can.With that in mind, I found a recent article from the "Dave Says" column on his website very interesting.  A friend shared it with me but you can find it here.  To summarize; a reader asked Dave, "what advantages are there to using a realtor vs. selling For Sale by Owner?"  Now, some devoted followers may assume that Dave promoted selling a property on your own.  After all... 06/17/2010

Well, as many may have seen on the news last night, yesterday was a surprising one in Central Oklahoma. It's estimated that Edmond got hammered with 10.5" of rainfall in less than 6 hours, causing what many are calling a '500 year flood.' Here's a compilation of photos and videos taken by various locals, that will show just a small piece of the devastation. Please pray for the families affected by this, as many have lost everything they owned and have no coverage to replace those items. The lesson learned by many unfortunate homeowners is that flood insurance isn't such an unnecessary extra. For years, the common belief around here has been that if you're not in a 'flood plain,' there's no need to buy flood insurance. I'll be putting together some info in the coming days about why/how t... 06/15/2010

Oklahoma City & Edmond Open Houses This Weekend, June 13th You are cordially invited to the OKCHomeSellers Team weekend open houses for June 13th, 2010. Muirfield Village | Esperanza View Sunday Open Houses, June 13th 2010 in a larger map Muirfield Village Open House Four homes are open in Muirfield Village Tuesday’s through Sunday’s from 1:00 to 5:00 along with a furnished model home. Muirfield Village is at NW 162nd and May Avenue, just behind the Paradigm AdvantEdge offices. Addresses are 16200, 16256, 16260, and 16316 Morningside Drive. Check out the Village Tour… Hosted this weekend by Bill Wilson. Esperanza Open House Fabulous home on over 3/4 acre in Esperanza. Built in 2007, this homes looks new and offers impeccable decor. 5 bedrooms and 5 baths plus 2 half baths. Large game ro... 06/12/2010

Who wants to play a game? Back by popular demand is What You Get for the Money, Edmond Edition! How much do you think this Edmond home is listed for? It's 7038 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, 4 living areas on 10 acres in Edmond Schools. Visit me on Facebook and post your guess!  How simple is that? Closest without going over will win a prize! Deadline is Friday at 5:00.Sorry guys, members of the Oklahoma City MLS are not eligible 06/08/2010

Muirfield Village, Edmond OK, Holds Community Picnic & Drive-in Movie Sunday evening, June 6, 2010, the Muirfield Village residents held an old-fashioned picnic in the park followed by an outdoor movie (hosted by yours truly). The weather could not have been more perfect! Thank you Gary England! Hosting the event were Pat Hoge with Bill & Charlene Wilson – the ownership team of Paradigm AdvantEdge. The hosts provided fried chicken from Rooster’s in Bricktown. The residents brought all the standard picnic fare. The outdoor movie was a hit and now we’re planning some concerts in the park. It’s wonderful to be able to just walk across the street to have events like this! 06/08/2010

Muirfield Village Conservatory Edmond OK I spent some time this morning trying on Google to find another neighborhood besides Muirfield Village that has its’ own conservatory for the residents to winter their plants. I couldn’t find any. Muirfield Village now has its’ own. It was finished in 2009 and now the residents plants have lived there over their first winter. The conservatory is a very tranquil place to come and sit, read a book or maybe enjoy a glass of wine. Before the plants moved in, we’ve used this for small parties. Rustic Interior with stained concrete floors Spring should be beautiful in the Village with everyone’s wintered plants! Ceiling detail 05/29/2010

Price: $223,000 FIZBER.com ID 15882418 Single Family with 4 bed, 2.5 bath, in 16201 Montague Dr Edmond, OK, 73013 http://www.fizber.com/15882418/ 16201 Montague Dr - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 16201 Montague Dr, Edmond, OK, 73013 Sq footage: 2115.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 2.5 Bedrooms: 4 Year built: 2006 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Oklahoma homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Deer Creek schools close to Mercy Hospital and Quail Springs Mall. Fully sodded yard with 10 x 12 storage shed in back yard. 6 X 32 covered back patio and covered front porch. Extra large mastersuite with 10 x 13 walk in closet. 4th bedroom can be utilized as an office. 3 car garage with storm shelter. Custom blinds and ceiling ... 04/19/2010

Real Estate Market Report for Edmond, Oklahoma: 1430 homes listed for sale Average Available Home is: 3 bed/2 bath/2730 square feet/$326,046/$109.94 per square foot/106 days on the market Over the past 90 days: 317 homes sell each month (average) 4 1/2 months of inventory on the market currently (good) Average Sold Home is: 3 bed/2 bath/2245 square feet/$222,095 list price/$95.93 per square foot/$214,822 sold price/$93.14 per square foot/91 days on the market On average, sellers in Edmond are receiving 97% of their list price I can do a similar report for any price range and city or neighborhood; just send me a request and I'll send it to you right away.       04/15/2010

  Busy?  I bet you are.  Our schedules can be crazy between work, car pool, lacrosse, and baseball.  And aren't dance recitals and graduations right around the corner?!  Yikes!  I can remember when my daughter was in the 5th grade.  She was taking dance over at Star Steps in Edmond, played on the school chess team and played softball (I'm tired just thinking about it!)  There were many days that we left the house looking like a train wreck!  It was all we could do to get the right gear, snacks and water bottles then head out the door in one piece!  How about you?With a schedule like that, selling your house can feel like things are spinning out of control.  The last thing I want as an Edmond Realtor, is for you to feel stressed out when it comes to the showing of your house!I can help ... 04/11/2010

Are you trying to sell your Edmond home on your own, For Sale By Owner?  If you are, you might be feeling a bit like my friend here on the right!  He's pooped out from trying to accomodate everyone that wants to see his house!  Everytime a buyer calls from his sign or a realtor wants to show the house, he has to spring to action.  He is on duty! I know this to be true because I am living it.  Now, you might be a bit puzzled by that statement.  You might be thinking to yourself, "Well Kristyn, you ARE a Realtor.  That's kinda your job!"  Let me explain.  When a house is listed, there are two common scenarios for how a house is shown; A prospective buyer contacts the realtor they are working with (the buyer's agent) and that realtor arranges for a showing.  The buyer's agent shows the hou... 04/10/2010

Edmond Statistics Today I received my copy of the Edmond Economic Abstract from the Edmond Economic Development Authority.  I always look forward to receiving this valuable information.  It is a great resource especially when working with folks relocating to Edmond, Oklahoma.Here are a few facts about Edmond that caught my eye; Edmond's estimated population in 2009 was 83,587 Edmond's median age is 34.9 Average household size is 2.71 Average household income is $94,998 (an increase of 34% from 2000!) There are over 200 restaurants There are over 100 pieces of public art! 3101 homes sold last year and the average sales price was $224,410 The top 3 employers are Edmond Public Schools, University of Central Oklahoma and the City of Edmond (click to preview available positions) The average ... 04/07/2010

Home Buyer Tax Credit, There's Still Time!   There's still time to claim up to an $8000 tax credit on a home purchase in Edmond or Oklahoma City! The federal tax credit for first time and some existing home owners will expire at the end of this month.  But there is still time.  If you enter into a contract before April 30, 2010 and close before June 30, 2010 you may qualify for up to $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for existing home owners. Want to know if you qualify?  Give me a call at the CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green office.  The number is 405-359-7400.  Ask for me, Kristyn Grewell and we'll get started right away! Hey by the way, these are tax credits and not deductions! 04/06/2010

Building your dream home in Edmond?  I can help with that too!Edmond has no shortage of new home construction that is for sure!  It seems that even as an Edmond realtor, I am discovering new neighborhoods all the time.  There are plenty of options if a new home is what you desire!  There are planned communities where one builder has constructed all the homes.  There are developments with spec homes which is when a home is built in anticipation of finding a buyer.  And there are also custom homes. Did you know that as an Edmond realtor, I can help guide you through the process?  I can help to navigate you through the terrain and act as your advocate through the entire transaction from selecting the home site and writing an offer all the way to compilling your punch list and closing.As bu... 04/05/2010