Soon city buses in Edmond will turn over to natural gas and show a savings of $38,000 per year. This will be the first city-owned buses to use CNG or compressed natural gas fuel. Clear, odorless, and non-corrosive, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to gasoline, diesel, or propane. When mixed with biogas produced from landfills or wastewater, it does not release the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere.The project, which will include using a conversion kit, will be aided by a $250,000 federal stimulus grant. Currently, CNG fuel is $1.39 a gallon, and unleaded gas $3 a gallon.Shannon Entz, Edmond's community development manager, thinks this idea is favorable for everyone. The taxpayers will be saving money, and the fuel will be purchased locally at Edmond's OnCue Express... 01/21/2011

When you see as many homes as we do, it becomes less common each year for us to stumble across a home feature which really impresses us, so when we do, it's totally worthy of a feature, don't you think? So, let's get started with Part 1. How about an underground storm shelter, but not just any underground storm shelter. Why not put it under the house, with a hidden access door in the kitchen island? Yep, it's rather Scooby-Doo-esq, but what better room could you possibly want to be closer to?**Originally posted on the ShowMeOKC Real Estate Blog, where you’ll find out more about Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and beyond. 01/21/2011

My friends and clients, the Urbachs, have a beautiful home backing up to a pond which attracts a lot of wildlife. Since Amy is an avid bird-watcher, and a country-girl at heart, it's the perfect home for them.This morning, a few of their pictures got picked up by a local news crew here and highlighted on the morning news. Amy's usually the one behind the camera, but I believe Eric actually shot these. In case you missed it, here's the video. Enjoy!Here's a followup newscast with a little more information, and an interview with my client: **Originally posted on the ShowMeOKC Real Estate Blog, where you’ll find out more about Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and beyond. 01/18/2011

Valencia December 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 38 0 Under Contract 7 +2 Sold (November) 6 0   High list price: $334,575 Low list price: $126,025 Average list price: $198,877 Median list price: $181,178 High sales price/ft: $107.69 Low sales price/ft: $86.18 Average price/ft: $97.22 Median price/ft: $95.62 Average days-on-market: 52 Median days-on-market: 56 Valencia Homes For Sale Valencia Recent Price Reductions Valencia New Listings Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 01/13/2011

Talk to any Edmond REALTOR and you'll hear the stats.  They can tell you the average price per square foot, average days on market, or average list price.  Most of the time real estate is all about the averages.  But what about the extremes?  The biggest, the smallest, the most expensive or the cheapest?  Most of the time those listings get very little notice.  They are anomalies.  For fun, let's give these guys a moment in the spotlight.Size matters.  The biggest home sold in Edmond during 2010 has 5 bedroom, 5 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 5 living areas, and 2 dining rooms all within a whopping 14,658 square feet of living space.  That's bigger than an average neighborhood grocery store!  The smallest home that sold in Edmond in 2010 has just 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a living area a... 01/09/2011

Coffee Creek December 2010 Real Estate Market Update Current Monthly Change Active Listings 27 -2 Under Contract 4 +3 Sold (November) 2 0 High list price: $450,000 Low list price: $174,900 Average list price: $258,703 Median list price: $229,900 High sales price/ft: $107.67 Low sales price/ft: $87.33 Average price/ft: $97.50 Median price/ft: $97.50 Average days-on-market: 16 Median days-on-market: 16 Coffee Creek Homes For Sale Coffee Creek Recent Price Reductions Coffee Creek New Listings Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 01/09/2011

Muirfield Village Open House Saturday January 8th & Sunday January 9th, 2011. You are cordially invited to the OKCHomeSellers Team weekend open house in Muirfield Village Edmond OK this Saturday and Sunday. Time: 1:00 – 5:00 Three homes are open in Muirfield Village Saturday’s & 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 16256, 16260, and 16316 Morningside Drive. Location View Muirfield Village Open House in a larger map Muirfield Village Photos Hosted this weekend by Bill Wilson. Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 01/07/2011

During 2010 there were 4335 homes listed for sale in Edmond, OK (within the Edmond Public Schools boundaries) with an average list price of $254,138.  That was just about 150 fewer listings than the previous year.  Of those that were listed, we have seen 1772 sell with another 211 that are currently under contract.  Another 1001 listings are still active in our MLS and 133 are temporarily off the market.There were 625 listings that expired before they were sold and 593 were removed from the market after being withdrawn or released.  Keep in mind that we don't know how many of these were re listed by another brokerage and ultimately sold.Want to know how your neighborhood compares?  Just shoot me an email with the name of your addition to kristyn.grewell@century21.com and I'll send you t... 01/07/2011

Lone Oak November 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 33 -1 Under Contract 6 +2 Sold (November) 3 +1   High list price: $349,900 Low list price: $160,000 Average list price: $217,140 Median list price: $209,990 High sales price/ft: $98.78 Low sales price/ft: $97.45 Average price/ft: $98.16 Median price/ft: $98.25 Average days-on-market: 77 Median days-on-market: 95 Lone Oak Homes For Sale Lone Oak Homes For Sale – Recent Price Reductions Lone Oak Homes For Sale – New Listings Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 01/04/2011

Happy New Year!  I hope that everyone had a truly fabulous holiday season.  My family and I sure did!  But between the decorating, shopping and wrapping the Edmond real estate market plugged right along.  To see what you may have missed check out the Real Estate Market Statistics for Edmond, OK December 2010.In 2010, I had the opportunity to serve many clients in our home town and the outlook for 2011 is bright! People will be spending money and real estate will continue to be a priority. All in all, we have strong reasons to be confident. I hope to see you in the coming year! You can always reach me by phone or text at 405-615-2796.  Happy New Year! Posted by Edmond REALTOR Kristyn Grewell, CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green 01/04/2011

If you're like me, you're probably curious about how much the house down the street sold for, or how long that other one took to sell, or how many homes have sold lately. Since I'm constantly researching some of my favorite neighborhoods, I stay pretty plugged in with this info, so why not share it?Taking a look at the Silverhawk addition of Edmond, at NW 178th & Penn, you'll see that 26 homes have sold during the past 12 months, with an average of 63 days on the market, according to MLSOK.com*. Additionally, these sold prices averaged $101.85 per square foot.Here's a little more info on those properties: MLS# Address BR Bath SqFt SoldPrice 423545 17504 Red Tailed Hawk Way 3 2.0 1412 132,000 414210 17701 Black Hawk Circle 3 2.0 1844 158,000 419960 17516 Black Hawk Drive 3 2.0 1844 165,0... 12/30/2010

This video is a cautionary tale to first time homebuyers to be prudent when thinking about buying anew home. I have had to do too many short sales in Oklahoma City this year to young buyers who bought their first home as a new home, maxed out their payment rations, and then had a hardship hit them. In Oklahoma City it takes typically two years to recoop you value that is lost in depreciation once the home is closed. More information about distressed housing is available at www.avoidforeclosureoklahoma.com. This will go into the reasons why and talk about the cost approach and other appraisal guidelines when assessing a home value. 12/20/2010

Click Photo to See MoreThis beautiful home, tucked in the back of the highly-sought Fenwick addition of West Edmond, features an open floorplan boasting hardwood flooring throughout, a large island kitchen complete with granite and stainless-steel, beautiful brick details, a fireplace in the great room, and so much more. You owe it to yourself to see this rare find before it's gone. Here are a few more of the highlights: 4 Large Bedrooms Study OR Formal Dining Room 2.5 Well-appointed Bathrooms Huge Master Suite w/ Private Sitting Room Large Open Island Kitchen w/ Custom Cabinetry Large, Fully-fenced Back Yard w/ Covered Patio Plaza-style Driveway, Providing Substantial Parking or Play Space 3-car Garage w/ Sealed Floors & Storm Shelter Well-maintained Landscaping Mudroom Addi... 12/17/2010

If you love Steak and/or Catfish, you've undoubtedly heard about the Steak & Catfish Barn at I-35 and Waterloo. If you've been under a rock and missed out, get in the car right now and drive out to check this place out! It doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, if I was just driving by with no knowledge of the greatness that is the Steak and Catfish Barn, I'd probably be sure to avoid the place, but it's so great that the Travel Channel even featured it not long ago in their fun Man v Food series.So, have you graced the doors of the Steak and Catfish Barn before? If so, tell us about your visit. If not, tell us about your visit after you get home (GO NOW).**Originally posted on the ShowMeOKC Real Estate Blog, where you’ll find out more about Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and ... 12/17/2010

Oak Tree October 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 25 -9 Under Contract 2 -1 Sold (October) 5 +3   High list price: $1,199,000 Low list price: $225,000 Average list price: $517,947 Median list price: $494,450 High sales price/ft: $145.55 Low sales price/ft: $103.63 Average price/ft: $123.04 Median price/ft: $121.48 Average days-on-market: 121 Median days-on-market: 38 Oak Tree Homes For Sale Oak Tree Recent Price Reductions Oak Tree New Listings Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 12/14/2010

Valencia October 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 38 0 Under Contract 9 -4 Sold (Sept) 6 -2   High list price: $334,575 Low list price: $126,025 Average list price: $189,877 Median list price: $181,178 High sales price/ft: $107.69 Low sales price/ft: $86.18 Average price/ft: $97.22 Median price/ft: $95.62 Average days-on-market: 52 Median days-on-market: 56 Valencia Homes For Sale Valencia Recent Price Reductions Valencia New ListingsOriginally posted on okchomesellers.com 12/14/2010

Rose Creek October 2010 Real Estate Market Update Current Monthly Change Active Listings 16 -6 Under Contract 4 +2 Sold (Sept) 1 -4 High list price: $1,259,000 Low list price: $370,000 Average list price: $660,135 Median list price: $649,000 High sales price/ft: $144.97 Low sales price/ft: $129.99 Average price/ft: $137.48 Median price/ft: $137.48 Average days-on-market: 223 Median days-on-market: 223 Rose Creek Homes For Sale Recent Price Reductions In Rose Creek New Listings In Rose Creek 12/13/2010

Coffee Creek October 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 29 0 Under Contract 1 -1 Sold (October) 2 -1   High list price: $450,000 Low list price: $174,900 Average list price: $265,920 Median list price: $235,399 High sales price/ft: $107.67 Low sales price/ft: $87.33 Average price/ft: $97.50 Median price/ft: $97.50 Average days-on-market: 16 Median days-on-market: 16 Coffee Creek Homes For Sale Coffee Creek Recent Price Reductions Coffee Creek New ListingsOriginally posted on okchomesellers.com 12/10/2010

Happy Holidays from my Edmond home to yours!  If you have any real estate needs during this season, feel free to give me a call at the CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green office 405-359-7400.  Just ask for Kristyn.  I'll be working. Edmond REALTOR, Kristyn Grewell of CENTURY 21 Goodyear Green  12/10/2010

Lone Oak November 2010 Real Estate Market Update   Current Monthly Change Active Listings 34 0 Under Contract 4 +3 Sold (October) 2 0   High list price: $349,900 Low list price: $164,900 Average list price: $218,735 Median list price: $209,995 High sales price/ft: $98.78 Low sales price/ft: $97.45 Average price/ft: $98.16 Median price/ft: $98.25 Average days-on-market: 77 Median days-on-market: 95 Lone Oak Homes For Sale Lone Oak Homes For Sale – Recent Price Reductions Lone Oak Homes For Sale – New Listings Originally posted on okchomesellers.com 12/06/2010