Bixby Oklahoma Real Estate

If you’re building a home in Bixby you need these things

Emily Johnson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:45:56 +0000

Insulation, making sure the walls are properly insulated will help keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Have the insulation checked before it’s covered up. Make sure the washer and drying are in a convenient location. Attention to detail is important. Make sure the doors open the right way and the hallways and rooms are wide enough and there is ample storage. These things might sound like no brainers, but they are important once you move in and can be easily overlooked until then. Build your Bixby home in the right way.

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New home trends in Bixby

Emily Johnson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:42:40 +0000

With new hope for the housing market in Bixby that has been struggling for years there are new trends in the housing market to go with the hope. Easy access is on the rise, with baby boomers growing older. So showers, bathroom and homes are being built to make it easy to get around. Bigger garages are also on the rise. Most people use their garage for storage rather than their car, and having more space is vital.

Other areas that are growing in importance in are laundry room, pantry and an area to drop off your phone, keys etc, a small resource center.

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Avoid these neighborhood mistakes in Bixby

Emily Johnson — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:38:20 +0000

Buyers spend a lot of time looking for the perfect house that meets their wants and needs, but often time the neighborhood is overlooked. To make sure the neighborhood suits you think about the future not just the short time. What your needs for a neighborhood are now may not be your needs in a few years.

Make sure you verify information, if you’re moving to a Bixby neighborhood because it has a low crime rate, be sure to check and make sure it really does have a low crime rate. Know what the commute will be to work. Since you will make the drive most days of the week, you don’t want to be stuck with an hour commute you didn’t know about.

Make sure the neighborhood you get is the neighborhood you want. Check it out first and pay attention like you do to the house.

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Remodels that turn off home buyers in Bixby

Emily Johnson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:34:34 +0000

Many Buyers don’t like when the backyard is turned into a sports court. Motorized stairway chair lifts are unpopular, since most people don’t need them they just get in way at resell time. Many buyers don’t like when the only source of heat is a wood burning fireplace. That is an inconvenience and limits the number of people who would be interested in your home greatly.

Home theatres and too many car garages are also turn off. What fits your wants and needs may not fit the next owners. Many of these remodels are expensive to do and your return is minimal. Unless you plan on staying in a house forever, avoid these remodels in Bixby.

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Buying a foreclosure in Bixby

Emily Johnson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:28:02 +0000

Many of the foreclosures in Bixby are being sold as is by the banks, with no fixes being done. Because there aren’t changes being made banks aren’t required to disclose the flaws of the property, most the time the institution doesn’t even know what the flaws are.

Since it’s up to buyers to have the house inspected and make sure there are no underlying problems we recommend you have a professional real estate agent in Bixby to help you avoid buyers remorse. Buying foreclosures is a good way to get a house at a price you can afford, but don’t go it alone!

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5 Things Your First House In Bixby Needs

Emily Johnson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:11:28 +0000

Starter homes don’t really exist anymore, at least for the time being. People are trading in their house for a larger model anymore. What makes a good first home matters more now because first time buyers ma
ke up a large part of the market.

The biggest priorities for first time buyers in Bixby is the price of the house, it needs to be affordable. You will be in the house longer than you think. Plan on about 10 years at least, so buy a house to accommodate the family you want to have in 10 years.

Find a neighborhood that’s stable, where the yards and houses are well maintained. Think about school districts, proximity to work and other local amenities. Make sure the property have been well maintained over the years. The house should be energy-efficient, have a new roof, a new water heater and up-to-date electrical wiring.

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Stabilizing home prices in Bixby?

Emily Johnson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:14:24 +0000

Home prices in Bixby are falling again, because the foreclosures that aren’t selling are holding steady. Unlike owner banks are quicker to cut the prices. Homes owned by sellers are stabilizing. Meaning that it is the banks continue to drop prices. The quick the banks get rid of their stock of foreclosures the quicker the housing prices start to stabilize.

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Steps for Buying a Foreclosure in Bixby

Emily Johnson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:22 +0000

The number one reason to buy a foreclosure in is the potential of a good deal. But make sure you inspect the home carefully. Most foreclosures and short sales are sold as is, so you have to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.

Set up your financing in advance. Get preapproved for a loan before you start looking for houses in Bixby. That will speed up your buying time significantly. Research the area’s foreclosures, know what other houses are selling for.

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Bixby Neighborhood Home buying Magnets

Emily Johnson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:27 +0000

Neighborhoods matter. If the perfect house is in a Bixby neighborhood that doesn’t fit the buyers needs, it is no longer the perfect house. Access to transportation is very important. Being able to get from the house to work and other places is a huge factor for buyers.

School districts are very influential to the buyers decision. The amenities in the area, restaurants, shops, etc. The reputation of the area also influences buyers. Parks and other outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy along with low crime rates are very large factors that play in to the neighborhoods desirability.

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Should You Try A Short Sale On Your Bixby Home?

Emily Johnson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:30 +0000

A short sale is when a buyer and purchase a house for less than the house is worth. Short sales are hard to complete but are becoming more and more popular with so many people underwater in the mortgage payments. Short sales are much less damaging to a sellers credit than foreclosure.

Although success with a short sale in Bixby isn’t a guarantee it’s worth trying. Banks are speeding up the process and some banks are offering incentives. It’s defiantly something to look into if you’re having trouble making your payments.

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