Luxury Apartment Homes in Northwest Oklahoma City As a professional Oklahoma City REALTOR who specializes in Downtown lofts, luxury apartments and condos, I'm excited about the luxury apartment homes, upscale condos and urban lofts have made their appearance in this Oklahoma City real estate market. In the Northwest area of Downtown Oklahoma City, there is a big increase in the availability of luxury and upscale urban living options. Apartment homes, condos, town homes and lofts are available for sale and for lease in Oklahoma City. Many people who have not been into the Downtown area of Oklahoma City, don't realize the new options for urban living. Homes, condos, lofts and apartment living options that are available now for immediate lease or sale. Oklahoma City has been known more of ... 05/05/2014

The Greens neighborhood is one of my favorite communities in NW Oklahoma City. The Greens is prefectly located in NW OKC, close to Lake Hefner and just west of Quail Creek. It's West of the Lake Hefner Parkway and between NW 122nd Street and Memorial Road and extends west to Meridian, making it one square mile. The Greens in Oklahoma City will impress you with the affordability of these homes and the excellent location of the neighborhood in NW OKC. Looking for a quality neighborhood in NW OKC to call home? Many of my friends who live in The Greens would describe it as one square mile of heaven! Great country club and golf course,The Greens has 668 homes built around the exceptional Greens Golf & Country Club. The homes were built between 1963 and 1980. You'll find a nice variety of des... 05/02/2014

After 16 years owning home electronics stores I was done, so done you could astick a fork in me and I wouldn't be pierced. The energy bubble has burst in 1982 and I worked harder than I have ever worked in my life for the next 7 years, just to tread financial waters. In 1989 it was over, and I had finally settled with the FDIC for 13 cents on the dollar. Unlike many of my firends I used whatever money I had to pay back creditors I owed. Call it middle class morality but I would not have done it any other way. Only problem was I was close to broke. So a friend said I think you would be good at real estate and friends of mine are making a ton selling HUD and VA repos, something many of you have been through in the last 6 years I bet. So I bit and got my license in October, joined a firm i... 04/30/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. Oklahoma City has continued to be one of the most stable real estate markets in the country. I think it is good for real estate investors to review the three types of markets to know when to buy and what to buy. For instance Oklahoma City is a linear market that has no high highs but also no low lows. It is great for low vacancy long term high yield rental homes, but no very good for the fix and flip crowd because of the lack of volatility and the low inventory of distressed homes. In contrast to Oklahoma City as a linear real estate market, I will talk about markets that are cyclical as well as markets that combine both. To know more about how to create long term wealth growth with Oklahoma City investment real estate please contact me at Joe@Joepryor.... 04/11/2014

Increasing Your Historic Home's Value the Most for the Least | Crown Heights Oklahoma City The following is a tip to help increase your historic home's value and get your home sold in the fastest time possible based on my experience working with home owners who have sold their home and feedback from home buyers that buy homes. This one tip will be most appropriate if you are thinking you might sell your home within the next 1-2 years. TIP ONE: Painting and Carpeting A fresh coat of paint will make a room look new and clean and new carpets will make it shine that much more. Be sure to pick a paint color that is neutral as that will appeal to the most people. I have seen many buyers walk into a home with rooms painted the seller's favorite color and just walk out because they hated it! B... 04/08/2014

Best Pizza and Atmosphere for Great Food in Oklahoma City! The Wedge Pizza WESTERN AVENUE LOCATION 405-602-3477 MON - TH 7am - 3pm / 5pm - 10pm FRI 7am - 3pm / 5pm - 11pm check out Wedge Western's Grab N Go Breakfast for only $5 M-F SAT 11am - 11pm SUN 10:30am - 10pm The Wedge Pizza on Western Avenue here in Oklahoma City is one of my all time favorites for pizza and fun. It's locally owned, not a chain or corporate food trough. It's got the atmosphere and class, but still personable and with excellent staff and management. As a local real estate professional who loves good food and supporting locally owned businesses, I guarantee that you won't be disappointed with The Wedge Pizza here in Oklahoma City. They have TWO locations, but I tend to frequent the one on  Western Avenue as it is... 04/07/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. The Oklahoma City real estate market is vibrant and when homes for sale come on the market at the right price they may sell the same day of the public listing. On my website above, I am connected to the Oklahoma City MLS, The Multiple Listing Service, and it is updated every 15 minutes. You can set this up to give you immediate notice of a custom search you can seth up for the property you are looking for. I also have community search that you can access at the upper left part of the site drop down  menu that allows you to look for communities in segmented price ranges. If you search you will be asked to put in your name and email address but my promise to you is that unless you want us to contact you, we will not be spamming you. What we want for you i... 04/03/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. Monthly I video about how good the Oklahoma City real estate market condition is and getting more into a strong sellers market. In this video i will talk about how we didn't have the 2008 meltdown and why our values held and our job market became on of the best in the country. If you are looking for an Oklahoma City home for sale to live in or to buy as an investment property out team can help you so contact me at joe@joepryor.com.   03/29/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. The Oklahoma City homes for sale in march is at an extremely low number. It seems every month this year has shown an average of a 7% decrease in available Oklahoma City properties, but Spring is coming that is the listing for sale season, and with rates rising the refinancing phase is mostly over. We don't expect inventory to rise by a large margin but some normalcy will be restored as homeowners opt to buy new rather than add on or just reduce payments. The expectation is that in the suburban markets and in popular price ranges, the absorption rate will go back up from one month supply to about 3 months supply. Oklahoma City real estate is still a sellers market and our economy remains strong. For help in buying or selling please contact me so that a t... 03/29/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. Oklahoma City is experiencing historic numbers in homes sold, inventory levels are down another 7% and it is a full blown sellers market. This doesn't mean we can't find you the good buy, it just means that whether this is a home too live in or an investment property, you need to move quickly when you find the right home, sometimes the first day it is listed for sale. Our economy is booming, our values are good, and if you are ready to purchase Oklahoma City homes for sale for any reason please contact me at joe@joepryor.com. 03/24/2014

Buying a Home in Oklahoma City and not sure where to start? First Time Home Buyer? Confused on the best steps to take to buy your dream home? Home shopping can be tough when you’re not sure how much you can afford. If you're a first time home buyer and you’ve wanted to live the dream of owning your own home, but haven’t been sure where to start, I’ve put together a few tips that can make it easier to get a handle on where to start. 1. Tax benefits usually mean you can afford more than your rent. Interest deductions on taxes typically translate into significant savings. Many people find they can afford about 33% more than their current rent. To get an idea of what this might be for you, multiply your current rent by 1.33. 2. A home price two-to-three times your gross income is usually a... 03/08/2014

Buying or Selling Oklahoma City Real Estate? If you are a home buyer, home seller or real estate investor, you will want to make sure that before you start touring homes and properties and talking with bankers and financiers, that you do some preliminary research into the local real estate market. In our Oklahoma City real estate market, you will find many sources for information about real estate, homes for sale and investment property. But if you only go by what you might see in consumer related sites like Trulia and Zillow, then you will be short changing yourself.Those sites are more interested in attracting real estate agents to spend their money on advertising and offering lead generation services to real estate agents. If you are familiar with quality real estate agents in your a... 03/07/2014

As a local Oklahoma REALTOR, I know that many prospective home buyers like to start their search for Oklahoma City homes for sale online and spend some time looking at homes for sale online before contacting a real estate agent. Searching for homes online is very easy these days as most real estate companies have good real estate search sites. The best ones, like RE/MAX has direct connections with the local real estate MLS or Multiple Listing Service. These kinds of real estate search portals give you accurate information that is current, timely and up to date. If you are starting to search for homes for sale in Oklahoma, then you will want to make sure to follow some simple, but sometimes forgotten search steps for real estate: Identify your preferred neighborhood: Don't waste time try... 03/05/2014

Whether you are seriously in the home buying market for a luxury new home or just wanting to dream and see the online views of luxury homes for sale in OKC, you will want to use a site that has good photos, accurate listing information on the home, location and community information and most importantly, a website of a REALTOR who is educated and trained in the marketing and sales of luxury homes. Finding a local real estate professional who is connected to the community, involved with local civic and cultural activity and support groups is critical. Buying a luxury home in any city requires a real estate professional who understands this special part of that local real estate market. Finding an accredited luxury real estate agent is the first step you should take when you are thinking ... 03/05/2014

Interested in historic homes for sale in Oklahoma such as the lovely homes in Crown Heights? Crown Heights OKC homes for sale comprise some of the most desirable and exceptional historic homes in Oklahoma City. These adorable older homes are located in the Crown Heights historic neighborhood and are closely located to the most exciting new dining, entertainment action in Oklahoma City. These Crown Heights homes are located very close to Downtown and Midtown Oklahoma City. The urban renaissance that is occurring in OKC makes the idea of buying a historic home and living in Crown Heights a very popular concept. You will find that living in Crown Heights gives you the delightful old world neighborhood feel of years past...front porch, sidewalks, heavily treed lots, floor plans and design o... 03/04/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. The Mortgage Indebtedness Relief Act first enacted in 2007 was a strong incentive for Oklahoma City distressed homeowners to work with a lender to avoid foreclosure. The act expired at the end of 2013 and now anyone who does a short sale will probably owe taxes to the IRS for the amount of loss the bank reports in a 1099. It doesn't seem fair that this counts as income but those are the current rules and we don't expect the act to be reinstated. Adding to the problem is that lenders have cut back dramatically their short sale departments by half or more. Short sales will be difficult to do in any market now not just Oklahoma City but it is still an option. If you have questions and are an Oklahoma City homeowner who is missing payments we still want to ... 03/01/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. Last year I had two clients who bought their first home that they ever owned anywhere in Oklahoma City and it was for investment. Why is that something that mate you should think about? Because every home you may buy to live in or rent is an investment. These clients loved the return on investment that they could get from an Oklahoma City home for sale. If you want your Oklahoma City home to be one you live in think about this, what if you bought it for later rental purposes? You get an owner occupant loan, and if you buy the right room complement, price, and location, it may be your first step to creating wealth through investing in real estate. For more discussion about different strategies on investing in Oklahoma City homes for sale, please email me... 02/28/2014

Quail Creek Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Oklahoma City   Quail Creek Oklahoma City real estate has been showing great upward movement in sales activity, pricing and general interest from prospective Oklahoma home buyers. I have also noted an increase in out of state home buyers who are looking for a home in Oklahoma City. They consider Quail Creek at the top of their list of potential homes for buy here. Many people are transferring into the Oklahoma City job market and that translates into more home buying and home selling activity in our OKC Metro real estate market. Since there are fewer distressed properties out there for people to bargain hunt, the focus is on buying a good home in a great neighborhood like Quail Creek. As an experienced Oklahoma City area real estate agent, ... 02/28/2014

http://virtualrealestateteam.com. I have worked with investors on Oklahoma City real estate for sale for both long term gains and short term gains and the two are very different. Short term is commonly known as "fix and flip" and long term is for cash flow usually for at least 5 years. Both can make sense but on short term, this is not for everybody and too many people think it is a get rich quick investment. In this video i want to talk about the return on both and you can see what is best. I mainly work long term and if that is of interest to you contact me at joe@joepryor.com.  02/26/2014

Quail Creek Real Estate has excellent newly listed homes for sale. Quail Creek Oklahoma City real estate has been showing great upward movement in sales activity, pricing and general interest from prospective Oklahoma home buyers. I have also noted an increase in out of state home buyers who are looking for a home in Oklahoma City. They consider Quail Creek at the top of their list of potential homes for buy here. Many people are transferring into the Oklahoma City job market and that translates into more home buying and home selling activity in our OKC Metro real estate market. Since there are fewer distressed properties out there for people to bargain hunt, the focus is on buying a good home in a great neighborhood like Quail Creek. As an experienced Oklahoma City area real estate age... 02/25/2014