Real Estate

The state of Oklahoma embarked on phase three of Gov. Stitt’s approach, known as Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS), to reopen the state and get the economy moving once again on June 1.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, remote online notarization offers a safe and secure option to conduct closings and other real estate functions online, as notaries can now provide services through audio-video calls.

Oklahoma offers homeowners affordability, a booming economy and tax-deductible options. Now, residents can also reap the benefits of homebuyer savings accounts, which became available Jan. 1.

Oklahoma legislature, led by Senator Paul Rosino and Representative Mark Vancren, recently passed Senate Bill 104, which clarifies the difference between marketing practices and buyer inducements for the real estate industry, allowing REALTORS® the freedom to market their businesses like any other.

The annual REignite Conference & Trade Show will come to Norman, Oklahoma, from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 3. The REignite conference is the number one education and networking event of the year for Oklahoma REALTORS®.

For many, summertime involves house projects that have been put off during the winter. If you’re planning to hire a contractor for a few projects, ask questions about these items when interviewing:

Local REALTOR® Holli Woodward, CRS, has recently been elected to a national position on the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) as the 2020 first vice president. RRC is the leading education and networking organization for residential real estate agents.

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Senate Bill 961, which affords Oklahomans greater opportunity to become homeowners through tax-deductible savings accounts, is moving to the House of Representatives.

With over 2,700 bills filed in the 57th Legislature, the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) is advocating for substantial changes for future homebuyers, ease of investing capital into Oklahoma and clearly defining a law that impacts every REALTOR® in Oklahoma.

Your home office should reflect your personality, while still making you feel comfortable and be productive.

The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) has announced the addition of two experienced policy and communication professionals to their team. Josh Cockroft and Will Gattenby will help further OAR’s communication efforts and government relations as Senior Director of Government Affairs and Senior Director of Membership and Communications, respectively.

2019 is a new year, which means it’s time to raise the bar and bring your professional career to the next level. The “Talking Real” podcast, hosted by the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, is an educational and easy way to get the news you can use and the tips and tricks needed in 2019.

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® CEO Jessica Hickok is a 2018 recipient of the Association Executive Leaders of Tomorrow Young Professionals Award, presented by the National Association of REALTORS®. The award recognizes association executive young professionals who have fostered greater involvement and increased professionalism among their Young Professional Network (YPN) and REALTORS® members.

A 2017 survey found that nearly half of female REALTORS® and a quarter of male REALTORS® have experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety.

REignite is the top business-building and networking conference for Oklahoma REALTORS®. The Oct. 10-11 conference includes leadership training, expert panels and social events.

Stewart Title Senior VP and Chief Economist Dr. Ted Jones recently sat down with Talking Real, a podcast hosted by Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, to discuss the housing market, economy and insights into the trends shaping the real estate industry in the future.

The real estate industry is always changing, with more to learn but little time between client meetings or showings. Podcasts are a great way to learn while on the go whether you’re driving, jogging, relaxing or at an open house.

The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® is supporting Oklahoma education by sending a number of REALTOR® members to volunteer at schools to help with testing during the walkout.

Curb appeal is your home’s version of a first impression. Create a welcoming outdoor environment at your home and build curb appeal with these inexpensive and simple ideas:

The visions of a Core to Shore project in Oklahoma City predate MAPS 3. At a recent panel on the subject, details were revealed about the new Omni Hotel. The hotel will be 17 stories tall and house roughly 600 rooms.

From restaurants and retail to barbershops and massages, Tulsa’s Boxyard is an unordinary destination with a unique consumer experience. With 20 different businesses in 39 repurposed containers on a 14,000-square-foot lot, The Boxyard is on track to become one of the densest retail areas in Oklahoma. A hub for entrepreneurship and small businesses, many of the stores are first-time ventures.

When visiting my husband’s family in New Orleans, we take for granted how nice it is to walk down Magazine Street – wine in hand – while patronizing local shops. Sure, we could just be in a restaurant or bar, but we love to take in the neighborhood and have those chance encounters with friends that we get from walking down the street.

With the Fed raising interest rates, mortgage rates are following suit. Mortgage rates have been moving up slowly since last summer, and the pace of increases has picked up since the election.

Following the release of a report in Group Dynamics, ICRAVE Managing Director Elizabeth Von Lehe told Fast Company, “Traditional office models are very hierarchical and segmented, with private offices that keep management separated.”

Oklahoma City’s Core to Shore plan will soon begin making a real, tangible impact on the downtown area.

The Choctaw Nation is building a new 500,000-square-foot tribal headquarters building. The facility will house approximately 900 employees and consolidate 30 buildings across Durant into a single, unified campus.

The Canebrake, a luxury resort and spa located outside of Wagoner, Oklahoma, has closed after eight years and is up for sale.

In an industry historically dominated by men, Urban Land Institute highlighted an architecture firm focused on an inclusiveculture. Gensler, the world’s largest design firm, prefers a co-leadership model – with many offices led by one male and onefemale, finding complementary strengths offer better results.