In this business, smart business practice – which includes fiscal conservatism – is what separates the men from the boys, especially in a soft market. It just so happens that the builders we work closely with are a few of those who’ve positioned themselves to ride out the storm. Jeff Click Homes is one; and another of these builders was just highlighted in the Oklahoman.

Over the past few years, while the Edmond real estate market has been so strong, many home buyers have asked “Why do I need a REALTOR® when I’m buying a new home? Can’t I just go directly to the builder?” As you’d probably guess, I always advise against this, for several reasons, but in today’s softer market, with several builders teetering on the edge, it’s more important than ever to get some guidance from someone who’s plugged in and has a grasp on how to help you make sure your next move is a smart one.

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“We’re getting back to more the way things were historically, kind of undoing the excesses…”

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News 5 recently did a nice piece explaining that new home builders in and around Edmond are affected by rising oil prices just as much as you and I are.

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1. When Economic Recovery Comes, Home Prices Will… The question of when economic recovery will come can be debated all day long, and...
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The Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association (COHBA) has done a fantastic job lately of getting the word out in their own way, and I plan to share some of their information here, in hopes of helping them in their efforts. Tonight, I’ll simply embed a video that I found both interesting, and informative. Enjoy!

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