An active and vibrant community in North Edmond describes Belmont Farms located at the NE corner of Kelly and Coffee Creek.     Lush green lawns, green spaces, majestic trees, nature trails and winding wooded creeks create an environment that is both welcoming and pleasing to the eye.   On any given evening you will see families riding bikes on the paved trails that wind through the community or new mothers pushing strollers.  In fact you can ride, jog or walk on those trails all the way to Mitch Park and the MAC recreation center.  Belmonts green spaces and picnic areas provide a quiet retreat from everyday demands.  The new playground and the pool with cabana are inviting and a great way to find entertainment in your own "backyard."  You can even fish in the ponds.  Belmont Park I is ... 10/24/2008

This is a great event for Edmond, Oklahoma residents with children for Halloween. Arcadia Lake's Spring Creek Park will become a true storybook fantasy October 23-31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will  be 19 different storybook scenes that will include Pinocchio,  Hansel and Gretel, the Three Little Pigs, the Itsy Bitsy Spider,  Humpty Dumpty, Rapunzel and more. The event will cost $5 per child. This will include a half mile trick-or-treating trail, a game area, a hayride and more. Those who attend will also get to roast marshmallows and hotdogs over an open fire. Refreshments will also be available for sale.   The Storybook Forest is an annual event that was originally for adults, but now it is totally focused on family. So bring your family in their best storybook costume and come out to ... 10/23/2008

I question how much of this particular trend will flow into the Oklahoma City real estate market, but with last week's fall of a few of Edmond's larger home builders, we're definitely seeing a more conservative approach on both the building and buying sides. I guess the key here comes from the money quote in an article about shrinking homes: “We're getting back to more the way things were historically, kind of undoing the excesses..." ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MY EDMOND REAL ESTATE BLOG 10/22/2008

On Tuesday morning, several Edmond , Oklahoma students went on a Jungle Safari to raise money as part of the Cross Timbers walk-a-thon theme. Students were happy as they traipsed along the Jungle Safari to the tune of "The Lion King." Parents also had their fair share of fun. Some walked with their children, while some cheered and held class banners. Students supported one another in great ways. Students mixed and mingled. Fourth graders walked with kindergartners, third graders walked with first graders, and fifth graders walked with second graders. The safari theme helped students focus on protecting our environment and planet. Students also learned about endangered species like the golden lion tamarin monkey, and how to participate in national conservation. They will also get to part... 10/16/2008

Today is the Grand Opening of the Edmond Children's Learning Center at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum. Kids will get to paint their way into history, enjoy the sweet singing of a children's choir, have their picture made by a caricature, and explore the new center. Children will also get to eat kid inspired treats and appetizers. The Children's Learning Center is inspired by early Edmond and made up of a General Store, a Sheriff's Office, a Prairie house, a Train Station, and Citizens Bank of Edmond. For smaller children, the center provides a Toddler Garden. And, the fun doesn't end there. Children get to learn all about Edmond animals by exploring the Touch & Learn animal section. The Touch & Learn animal section is full of native animal bones, skins, and other hands on activi... 09/25/2008

It's that time of year again to celebrate the Edmond Community Picnic. The event will be Thursday, August 18th, from 6-8 at Hafer Park in the #3 Pavilion. The Community Picnic is free for all Edmond residents. So, give your kitchen a rest for the evening and come on out to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. The event is for residents of all ages. Kids will enjoy a moonwalk, clowns, balloon animals, and face painting. And, everyone will enjoy the Edmond Police Department as they perform a motorcycle demonstration. Sponsors of the event are the Edmond Sun and Edmond Neighborhood Alliance. Both sponsors are great at helping our community grow strong friendships by getting us all together. The Community Picnic is a great time and place for communicating with other Edmond resident... 09/18/2008

Isnt it fun to dream about the future and the dreams you have? Dreams CAN become reality!!! What are the 8 things you would want in your dream house? 09/14/2008

On September 5th 2008, Edmond, Oklahoma will have its first green festival starting at 6:00pm. The festival will continue on Saturday at 2:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Stephenson Park. Just three months ago, the Getting Green not-for-profit organization was founded by Mark Neighbors. The Getting Green organization was established to encourage all Americans to be more environmentally friendly. Getting Green, will show everyone how to live ten to twenty percent more green. Many people across the Nation have already taken small steps, sometimes huge steps, to become more  environmentally friendly. But there are still many who think that going green will affect their lifestyle too much. And, that is why Getting Green was so important to Mark Neighbors. He is ready and willing to show ever... 09/04/2008

Looking for a cutting-edge home that will stand out from the rest?  Tired of seeing the same houses over & over as you drive around your neighborhood?  This beauty may be the one for you. 2174 square feet MOL 3 beds 2 baths Open floorplan Large Upstairs bonus room Cul-de-sac location Family-friendly neighborhood Edmond Public Schools Modern styling New carpet & paint Lots of ceramic tile Much, much more! Call Ryan @ 405.802.4663 for more information, or to schedule your private showing. 09/01/2008

Good News for Oklahoma! Oklahoma is listed as the #1 market for annual home price increases (4.93%) from June 2007 to June 2008 by the OFHEO. Oklahoma City Metro is ranked # 17 in annual MSA chart and Tulsa is #10. Link: http://www.ofheo.gov/newsroom.aspx?ID=452&q1=1&q2=None   08/27/2008

The City of Edmond, Oklahoma has so many activities and attractions for kids, and now it will soon have one more. The First Presbyterian Church of Edmond will begin the process of adding a new building for Edmond's youth. The Church received a $410,000 gift for the project. The total cost of the new building will be around $1.5 million. Now that the church has at least 60% of that, planning has begun. This generous gift has really sped up the process. This will be a great addition to Edmond. Edmond, Oklahoma is a family-friendly community. If you are looking for a great place to raise a family that caters to its youth, you will find it in the City of Edmond. Our youth have several youth groups, clubs and programs to choose from. There are also many places for the whole family to gather ... 08/21/2008

Who would have ever thought you can associate Edmond, Oklahoma with a tropical paradise? Well, you can when you step into Pelican Bay Water Park. Pelican Bay offers a tropical paradise for residents and visitors to have the time of their life. And best of all, you won't have to leave Edmond. Colorful cabanas that surround the water really complete the tropical feel. The water park features water slides, a lazy river, a climbing wall, a swirling vortex and a playground. Pelican Bay also offers programs and classes for everyone. Some classes include swim classes, Filppa Ball, water safety, and lifeguard training. When you want to have a cool summer party, have it at Pelican Bay. You can rent the park out for private parties. Your party is sure to be the coolest summer party. So, if you wa... 08/14/2008

The City of Edmond, Oklahoma and the Edmond Soccer Club have come together to make it more convenient to recycle plastic bottles.  This is great news for those who are doing their part to go green by recycling.  The city has placed twenty-five, 50-gallon, blue recycling buckets at Service Blake Park for team players, coaches, and fans to dispose of their plastic bottles.  The city is hoping to see more spectators and players use drink bottles that are reusable, such as water jugs or thermoses.  But, the city still wants to make it convenient to recycle for those who choose to use plastic bottles.  It is estimated that fifty percent of discarded trash is recyclable sports drink and water bottles.  After the soccer club approached the city about joining forces to recycle, the city agreed ... 08/07/2008

July 28, 2008Top Ten Questions to Ask Yourself About a Prospective NeighborhoodBefore committing to a particular property, it is very important to get a feel for the neighborhood.  Yes, a house may be everything you dreamed of, but it's a rude awakening when you realize the neighborhood is not.  It's very important to visit the property at various times of the day, so you get a feel for the atmosphere.  Also, ask yourself these ten questions and do your research!1.  Do homeowners take care of their properties?    -Are lawns well-manicured?      -Do they take pride in their garden?      -Is trash picked up?   2.  Is there remodeling going on?     -Are homeowners making improvements?      -What does the appreciation look like in this neighborhood?   3.  Are the people friendly?      -Do n... 08/04/2008

It is going up for discussion soon, for the approval of the Inspirada Addition.  The property is currently zoned for single family homes.  The Inspirada Addition will be made up of 62 single family homes on 15 acres just north of Covell Road.  The addition will be west of Asheford Oaks and east of Autumn Ridge. The homes are expected to have twenty-five foot front yards, five foot side yards for one story homes and eight foot side yards for two-story homes, and twenty foot back yards.  The addition can easily be accessed by a ninety feet right of way on Covell Road.  There will also be a stub out road that will eventually be an extension of Autumn Ridge.  Best of all, the developers are leaving plenty of green space in this garden type retirement community.   I believe this will be a gr... 07/23/2008

Hey those of you that don't already know this here in Edmond we are fortunate!!!!  I want to thank all of my customers, realtors, and everyone else involved for helping me have the best year since I started in the business since 2001.  Those of us that have stuck it out over the last months are starting to reap the rewards of the professionalism, hard work, and determination that we have shown.  Congratulations to everyone else that is having a great year.  Everyone keep up the hard work and things are going to get even better. 07/19/2008

Edmond, Oklahoma great place to live. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/PL4023200.html 07/16/2008

As heating and cooling costs continue to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to save extra money while they increase their home's energy efficiency.  So, I have found this great way to save money and increase my home's energy efficiency.  It is done by installing a heat pump. Any Edmond , Oklahoma residents who replace their air-conditioning unit or gas furnace with a ground-source heat pump will be eligible for a heat pump rebate.  This will also save you money each month on your heating and cooling bill. To qualify for the rebate, the heat pump must meet some criteria.  The electric heat pump must be permanently installed, the heat pump must meet the minimum efficiency rating that is set by the city's rebate program, the pump must provide cooling and heating capabilities in one... 07/10/2008

It's been a while since I've posted the monthly sales statistics for the Edmond and OKC Metro area, mostly due to our still strong market keeping me more than busy. So, I figured now would be a good time to get back in the groove.  If you're curious what the real numbers indicate in our market, check out the latest statistics and see for yourself.  I think both buyers and sellers will be pleasantly surprised, as we're beginning to see the slow shift back to a sellers market, yet the buyers can still take advantage of higher inventory levels and some sellers needing to get their homes sold. 07/10/2008

There will be lots of festivities on the 4th of July in Edmond .  So come celebrate with your family and friends.   The fun starts on July 3rd with "Chalk it Up for Liberty Fest."  Enjoy a dunk tank, face painting, live karaoke and more while you draw your masterpiece of chalk art.  Be at the Festival Market Place at 10:00am.  Registration is free and required to compete in the chalk drawing contest. Here are the July 4th 2008 events: 4th of July Team Roping at the Lazy E Arena Shortt Dogg Blues & Soul at the UCO Jazz Lab.  Come enjoy food and drinks from Hideaway Pizza.  Fun starts at 8pm. Liberty Fest Parade at 8:45am in Downtown Edmond .  Come early for a good seat.  Over 50,000 people come to see the parade each year as it takes its 1.5 mile journey.  This is the greatest Independen... 07/03/2008