Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Architecture, Interior Design, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Symphony Show House 2011
Growing up, I frequently attended the annual Orchestra League Symphony Showhouse, and it was inspiring to see the architecture and creativity of the designers over the years. Of particular interest to me was catching a glimpse into some of the greatest homes that Oklahoma City has to offer. Undoubtedly I feel this has helped to form my initial interest to eventual career in real estate.
As a volunteer at last year’s showhouse on Lake Overholser, I enjoyed the experience of meeting so many people and I decided I wanted to offer myself this year to help.
Thousands of volunteers come together for this one event that brings in attendance from all over the state. It’s exciting to see that everyone from schoolchildren to senior citizens come out to support.
Months of work would not have been possible without my design cochairman Karen Smith, who is an accomplished event organizer for international museums and also World Cup Soccer. As a sort of freshman to the Orchestra League, I am grateful to have been teamed up with such an accomplished Co-Chair; we have worked well together and I have learned so much from her great experience in the field.
Karen Smith, my Design Co-Chair on left and Cindy Raby, Show House Co-Chair on right.
From busted pipes and floods, to blizzards, and all the logistics and inner workings of a 15,000+ Sq. Ft. home, it has been an education to say the least!
Events such as the Preview Party, the first viewing of the empty house by the public, to the Gala Black Tie Event held prior to opening day have helped the momentum to build as we prepared to open the doors to the public. The designers this year both new and seasoned have done an outstanding job again this year in the transformation of this jaw-dropping estate.
Table Setting at Black Tie Gala
I can’t wait to tour all my friends and family through the house, enjoy lunch in the Corner Bistro and share some of the memories I’ve made while volunteering for the 2011 Symphony Show House. My membership to the Oklahoma City Orchestra League was the first step in getting involved. I hope you will join me in supporting the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and music education by attending the show house, shopping in the boutique or perhaps buying any of the many furnishings available in the home.
Filed under: New Listings | Tags: Historic Home, Historic Linwood, Listing, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Open House
I was contacted a couple of weeks ago from a seller who said she new who I was but I didn’t know her. She had taken a new job out of state and moved a months back leaving her home to be sold. Her parents and in-laws had done all the right things to put the package together it just wasn’t being marketed. It turns out her house is next door to a house I sold in Linwood Place a couple of months back. She went with the referral of a friend of a friend who listed the home at a discount rate commission. After being on the market a couple of months, the agent agreed to get some professional pictures taken of the house.
After having numerous showings, a price reduction and no offers, these Seller’s were looking for some direction on what it would take to get their home sold. She politely asked the agent to hold the house open since it was staged and they hadn’t had any offers. The agent politely in not so many words said he wasn’t getting paid enough to do so and that is when she looked up my number and gave me a call.
Long story short, she asked for a release and asked it was willing to take on her listing. Absolutely! I knew this house should have already been sold! Working with her mom, who bent over backwards to complete each item in the list I recommended adding some fresh flowers, rearranging the staged furniture, and planting a few more flowers in the back we were primed and ready for one of my professional photographers, Justin Voight, to work his magic on this charming house.
Within 48 hours I had an offer from one of the first buyers who toured it. It was a really good feeling getting to take down my open house sign and put a SOLD sign in the yard. I enjoyed the rest of the afternoon negotiating another contract for another listing. For all of you who ask about the Oklahoma City Real Estate market, it is going well when you are priced right, staged to perfection and can present your house and such a polished way!
I tell every seller I talk to, the PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE and the marketing promoted throughout all the outlets I use IS THE FIRST SHOWING FOR ANY POTENTIAL BUYER! If your photos don’t bring them in, nothing will.
Tell me what you think, see all the virtual tour pics here:
www.HistoricLinwood.com
I couldn’t be more pleased with our results, and my seller’s couldn’t either!
Filed under: Market Stats, Uncategorized | Tags: Days on Market, Homes Sold 2010, Oklahoma City Real Estate, quail creek, Real Estate Market
2010 Market Stats & Info for homes Sold in Quail Creek
Homes Sold in 2010: 86
- Highest Sales Price: $699,900
- Highest Sales Price/ Square Foot: $161.11
- Lowest Sales Price/ Square Foot: $28.04
- Average Sales Price/ Square Foot: $82.92
- Median Sales Price/ Square Foot: $84.95
Active Listings- 51
- Highest List Price: $649,000
- Lowest List Price: $77,000
- Average List Price: $282,862
- Median List Price: $242,500
Pending Home Sales (December)- 9
Days on Market- Average/Median
- Active 153/130
- Pending 110/96
- Sold 105/79.5
Filed under: New Listings | Tags: Briarcreek, Home for Sale, NewmanDrive.com, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Saferoom, Safety, Tornado Shelter
Another great home for you to view. This spacious home in Briarcreek in Northwes Oklahoma City has 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths and has been totally updated with professional window treatments and designer touches from top to bottom.
Some of features include: Central Vacuum, Sprinkler System, jetted tub, 2 Walk-in Closets in Master, 2 Living, 2 Dining, Oversized breakfast area, 2 Pantries, and a vented solid concrete tornado shelter/saferoom in garage for safety and security.
Check out www.NewmanDrive.com for all the details
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 1st Home, 2804 Kent, Lake Hefner, Nichols Hills Homes, Oklahoma City Real Estate, The Village
Just uploaded, enjoy the video below or visit www.2804Kent.com to see the full blown virtual tour. Don’t miss this one, hardwood floors, updated paint, fixtures and cabinets with an excellent location. Close to shopping, restaurants, and Lake Hefner.
Filed under: New Listings, Uncategorized | Tags: 1st Home, Architectural Style, bathroom remodel, Historic Home, Linwood Place, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Tudor Style
Check out my newest listing 3336 NW 18th St in Oklahoma City
Stunning & Chic in Historic Linwood Place this Tudor Style Home would make a great 1st Home for singles or young couples or anyone who truly appreciates the charm and character that a home built in one of Oklahoma City’s first neighborhoods affords.
The studs out bathroom remodel will knock your socks off. Subway and Honeycomb hex flooring:
The architectural style and detailing in this house continues in the dining and kitchen with plaster accent, built-in corner china hutch and classic black and white kitchen with updated cabinets, appliances and fixtures:
Who do you know that might be looking for a little gem like this? Have them call me, 405.633.3611 I’d be happy to give a private them a private tour of this fantastic place! Huge trees, a large lot, outdoor living space with access from each bedroom and a detached garage, new windows, newer roof, inside laundry room, and numerous others make this place a must see.
For now, click the link below, sit back and enjoy the show (virtual tour) of this fantastic home.
Filed under: New Listings | Tags: Family, Home Search, Homeowners Association, neighborhood secuirty, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Open House, quail creek, Quail Creek HOA, Quail Creek OKC
As a resident and newly elected board member to the Quail Creek Homeowners Association, I couldn’t be more proud to help find the new owner for this home. With sponsored events like the 4th of July Parade, Holiday Sleigh Rides and private neighborhood security Quail Creek is a great place to call home, and I think you’ll agree. I can honestly say I love living in the area, the neighbors are friendly and represent a wide age range. Kids still play in the streets and adults are out exercising or gardening. It’s easy to feel the sense of community and pride here. The board of the homeowners association work tirelessly as a team to keep up the top-notch reputation Quail Creek has earned over the years. Recent projects include new entrances and landscaping throughout the addition. You can find out more about the neighborhood and becoming a voluntary member of the association at www.QuailCreek.org
10900 Maple Grove is conveniently located on a corner lot off May & Hefner in South Quail withing walking distance to Quail Creek Park. Open Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.
One of the most charming and warm homes I’ve seen. The custom paint and trim work with gleaming wood floors, and updated kitchen are just the beginning of the long list of things you’ll fall in love with in this home.
Feature List
2765 Sq. Ft. MOL
5 Bed
2.5 Bath
2 living
2 dining
Craft Room
Dual Zone A/C
Updated fixtures, knobs & pulls
Ample Storage
New Vinyl Low E Double Pane windows on north side
New Roof July 2010
Solid surface countertops
Corner Lot with rear facing garage
Huge back yard, mature trees, well-maintained landscape
5 large bedrooms + craft/play room, 2 living, 2 Dining & loads of storage. Updated Kitchen w/ custom paint & trim throughout this charming & cherry home boasting hardwood floor, plush carpet, new vinyl low E windows across north side w/ new roof ’10. Corner lot with mature trees provides shade & privacy & a huge backyard. The spa-like master bath is a show stopper! In sought after Quail Creek priced at $248,000
Sit back, relax and watch the virtual tour here:
10900 Maple Grove
Call me to set up a private showing of this home or any others in the Quail Creek area, 405.633.3611
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Callie Drive, Edmond homes for sale, Obeo virtual tour, Oklahoma City Real Estate
Just listed, 3405 Sq. Ft, 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 3 Car oversized garage, 2 living, 2 dining, study in The Oaks Addition conveniently located at Eastern just south of Memorial Rd. with excellent access to the Kilpatrick Turnpike.
See the virtual tour at www.CallieDrive.com
Or watch the video tour here:
Completely updated & remodeled, new kitchen, granite, stainless appliances, new roof Sept. 09. Entertainers dream, expansive kitchen w/ storage galore opens to family; 18’ ceiling in formal din/liv & soaring windows. Sweeping staircase to landing overlooking formal dining leads to private guest suite plus 2 beds w/ Jack & Jill bath. Spacious master suite w/ huge closet, jetted tub & shower. French Doors enclose study & 2nd living. Mature trees provide shade in front & back all day. Loads of storage. Your family will love this spacious home! Great natural light makes this home warm & inviting.
Call me to schedule a private tour of this beautiful family home, 405.633.3611
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 6400 Desiree Drive, Architecture, Interior Design, Justin Voight, Luxury Homes, Norman Real Estate, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Reseth Photography
Fabulous 10 Ac Estate! Hand scraped wood, travertine & wood windows. Entertainers dream; soaring ceilings and grand entry lead to spacious living,projector w 100″ screen. Mastr boasts marble bath w/ fireplace & enormous closet. 4 bds up each w/ full bath & walk-in closet. New roof Feb. ’09 3 AC units replaced w/in last 4 yrs. Horses OK per restrictions. Outdoor living covered patio w/ surround sound & tv overlook pool. Quality craftsmanship!
A specail thanks to Reseth Photography & Justin Voight Photography for the outstanding photos on this home, you can see all the images they took for the property on my flickr site here
For more information or to help you find the home of your dreams please contact me today, you can an advanced IDX Aerial Map Based tool to search the entire MLS for the Oklahoma City Metro on my website, click below to search now.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Architectural Style, Architecture, Craftsman, Georgian, Interior Design, Mediterranean, Mid-Century, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Ranch Style Homes, Tudor Style
Over the next couple of posts I want to talk about the types of architectural styles and what start a dialogue about what features speak to you in a home and which style you like the most.
There are so many styles to choose from and if you look hard enough you can find some great examples from Craftsman to Victorian, Georgian to Prairie, Mid-Century, Mediterranean, Neo-Classical, Tudor, and the ever prevalent Ranch.
Take a look at the is cool widget on Trulia. It shows the pattern of houses built over time in Oklahoma City. The time period for development sprawl in Oklahoma City is in keeping with the architecture styles that are so prevalent here.
I look forward to showing you more about the styles of homes here and helping you find the style that is just right for you. In the meantime you can wonder over to HGTV’s sister site- FrontDoor.com to take the What’s Your Architectural Personality Quiz
What are some of you favorite homes/neighborhoods around town?
