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The Oklahoma City housing market is changing in a way that sellers need to understand. It is not just that more homes are hitting the market. It is that buyer activity is not keeping up at the same

The Oklahoma City housing market is not behaving the same way at every price point. When you look at recent closed sales across the MLSOK market, two trends stand out immediately: most of the

Seller concessions continue to be one of the most important trends to watch in the Oklahoma housing market right now. Over the last 45 days, the data shows that buyers are still getting help from

For years, a lot of buyers have approached the market with a pretty simple assumption: if you want a brand-new home, you are going to pay a major premium over an existing one.That assumption is not

When most people hear that a home has been on the market for 25 days, 45 days, or even 60 days, they immediately jump to a conclusion: something must be wrong with it.But that is not always true.The

If you are searching for OKC mortgage rates, Oklahoma City home prices, or trying to understand the 2026 OKC housing market, the latest data shows something important: mortgage rates have gone back

One of the biggest assumptions people make about real estate is simple: if the number of homes for sale goes up, prices should start falling fast.That sounds logical. More inventory should mean more

If you want to understand where the Oklahoma City metro housing market is moving next, don’t just watch closings. Watch showings.Showings are one of the earliest indicators of real buyer

If you’ve been watching real estate headlines lately, you’ve probably heard some version of: “Some homes are still selling over list price.” And in the Oklahoma City metro,

If you’ve been watching headlines about the housing market, you’ve probably seen two extremes: “Everything is crashing” or “Nothing has changed.” The truth is

If you’ve been watching the Oklahoma City metro real estate market and thinking, “Something feels different this month,” you’re not imagining it. The latest MLSOK data shows

If you’ve been watching the housing market lately, you’ve probably noticed two things happening at the same time: mortgage rates have been bouncing around, and homes are taking different

If you followed headlines in 2025, you probably heard everything from “prices are falling” to “the market is frozen.” The reality, according to MLSOK data, is far more.

When buyers and sellers want the clearest picture of today’s real estate market, one metric often cuts through the noise better than any other: price per square foot. It’s simple, it

As we move deeper into the final stretch of 2025, the Greater Oklahoma City real estate market is showing clear signs of a transition. The latest MLSOK data through December 1st, 2025, reveals two

The Greater Oklahoma City real estate market is heading into late November with two major trends that matter for both buyers and sellers: an upswing in homes going under contract and a sharp

🏡 The OKC Housing Market Is Shifting: How Falling Mortgage Rates Are Fueling Uneven Price Growth Across the MetroAfter months of watching mortgage rates stubbornly hover near the 7% mark, the

Most OKC Area Homes Selling Below List PriceThe latest MLSOK data reveals what many buyers and sellers are starting to feel across Greater Oklahoma City — negotiation is back. Prices aren;

The Oklahoma City metro housing market is entering fall on a much stronger note than we typically see this time of year. While September usually signals the beginning of a seasonal slowdown, new

The Oklahoma City metro housing market is experiencing a unique moment in late 2025. Fresh data from MLSOK and Mortgage News Daily reveals two important dynamics shaping buyer and seller behavior:

Deciding whether to list your home first or wait until you’ve found your next one can be a bit of a balancing act. The right strategy often depends on the current market conditions. One key

As we head into Spring Break, which is commonly known as the starting line for the Spring selling season, let’s take a look at what has been happening in the Oklahoma real estate market over

You may have heard that interest rates are on the move, but can you time the market to make the most of a real estate purchase or sale?RATES ARE BOUNCINGAs you can see in the graph above, the

According to the National Association of Realtors, US home sales in 2024 were at their lowest level in nearly three decades! There are 70 million more Americans now than in 1995! WHY THE DECLINE

Every six weeks we check in on the market to see what kind of concessions buyers can ask for and what kind of costs a seller could expect to pay at closing!MUSTANG AND MOORE LEAD THE WAYOn average,

December is typically the month where we see home buyers around Oklahoma City get the best leverage and there are some great opportunities around the metro right now! There are two major drivers

We are extremely thankful for the 90 families that have entrusted us with buying or selling a home so far in 2024! We wanted to give a little more insight in how using Weichert to sell your home in

At a time when it has become harder than potentially ever before for first time home buyers, there is a new program in Cleveland County, Oklahoma where home buyers can get up to 3.5% in down payment

In honor of Veterans Day, we are highlighting changes to the VA home loan program that have been implemented throughout 2024!VA BUYERS CAN PAY AGENTSThe biggest change is due to the NAR settlement,

Many have been waiting and wondering what may happen to our real estate market here around Oklahoma City once the presidential election results come in (whenever that may be). Usually the best way

How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of MovingFeeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be

We dig through the data on the Greater OKC real estate market, so you can be an expert. Two of those numbers we love to track are the average seller concessions at closing and the number of homes

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to

We are creeping ever-closer to the 2024 Presidential election and many are wondering if the market is coming to a halt in anticipation of the results, let’s take a look at what is happening

Mortgage rates are up! Just a reminder that there is no predicting what will happen next with them. What we do know, home prices go up over time. However, there are a lot of homes on the market

The Fed announced a major 50 basis point cut last week that is expected to be the start of a six to eight month period of rate cuts. What most people don’t know is that rate doesn’t

Gone are the days of a 2% interest rate. There, we said it. Unlike sourdough, that is one pandemic leftover that won’t be hitting the mainstream any time soon. But, should buyers wait until

If you are looking to find that perfect Prime day deal and have a little Christmas in July, you will want to know where you can get a discount on a home in Oklahoma and what kind of discount may be

It’s time for a report card on the Oklahoma housing market over the first six months of 2024. It has been a period of a lot of uncertainty and movement from both buyers and sellers. Let&rsquo

Like jumping into a pool, it is crucial to understand the current market conditions before diving into any real estate market, whether as a buyer or a seller. The conditions will provide you with a

One of the best numbers you can know before you begin the home buying or selling process is the average seller concessions for your market. This info can lead to real dollars saved at closing, if

You may have considered buying a home over the past couple of years, but recoiled once you saw interest rates or the lack of inventory on the market. Well, the rise in mortgage rates has calmed

Home prices have skyrocketed across the board, but are older homes and newly-built homes experiencing the same effects? It is critical to understand the difference in prices based on age when you

The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate has been dropping for the past couple weeks and even dipped below 7% on Wednesday. How are home buyers reacting around the OKC metro? Let's take a look..

When you begin writing an offer you are going to have some options for items and requests you would like to put in the contract. One item that many buyers struggle with is “seller paid buyer

We have seen the 30-year fixed mortgage rate index jump about half of a percentage point over the past week. The increase has put rates back to where they were this time last year when many buyers

Let us start by saying real estate inventory is still very low in Oklahoma. However, there does seem to be a bit of hope on the horizon for buyers, as listing numbers are starting to pick up across

The settlement that was reached last week with the National Association of Realtors will have some overarching effects on real estate nationwide and here in Oklahoma. There are two major industry

Three years ago in 2021, we saw the hottest market on record here in Oklahoma. Homes were coming off the market as fast as they were put on. Offers were in the double digits for what seemed like

As the chill of winter moves out and the warmth of spring makes its way in, it's time to breathe new life into your home! With longer days and blooming flowers right around the corner, now is the

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments most people will make in their lifetime. It's not just a financial decision; it's also an emotional one. That's why it's crucial to ensure

Buying your first home can be an exhilarating experience, but it's also one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. With so much at stake, it's crucial to negotiate effectively

Buying your first home is a huuuge milestone, but in today's expensive housing markets, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. However, with some creativity and strategic planning, it's

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life, and doing so in your 20s can lay a strong foundation for financial stability and future success. However, it can also be a daunting process,

We see way too many Oklahoma buyers and sellers either miss out on a home purchase or sale and/or leave money on the table at closing. There are two critical tools you can use to make sure you are

Mortgage rates have increased over the past couple of weeks to an average back over 7% for a 30-year fixed. How are buyers reacting? To quote A Flock of Seagulls they “...ran so far away.;

Although recent years have seen some of the lowest residential home inventory Central Oklahoma has ever experienced, we ended 2023 and started 2024 with some of the biggest inventory numbers in the

We have seen a very strong real estate market here in Oklahoma to begin 2024. Throughout January home sales have outpaced 2023 numbers and stayed pretty close to what we saw in 2022. What kind of

We saw mortgage rates take a dramatic tumble in the middle of December when the Fed announced that cuts may be in line for 2024. Since that time, economic data has made investors think that those

Although the overall residential home inventory around Oklahoma has improved since some of the record-lows in 2021, most of the inventory is relatively stale (has been on the market for a while).

If buying a home is on your resolution list in 2024, there are a few tools that will give you a giant leg up on the competition and the buyer competition is rising! One tool is knowing what sellers

Most people love the idea of buying a newly-built home where they are the first owners similar to buying a brand new car. There are some negatives with buying a new home and the main one is... 

One way to see what is going on in the market is to look at the average amount of money being credited from the seller to the buyer at closing. These are usually in the form of closing costs, but

Interest rates continue to climb. For all of you out there waiting for “rates to come down,” I wouldn’t hold your breath. You can find experts projecting future rates in all

Every six weeks or so, we take a deep dive into a critical metric that is a useful market indicator, but also a tool that can get buyers and sellers more money at closing. This metric is Seller

We have seen some recent reports of high-end luxury apartment lease prices starting to fall, so we wanted to see if there was any relief also happening in the single-family home rental market around

As the temperature cranks up in the middle of the Oklahoma summer, buyers start feeling pressure to find the right home before the start of school and other fall activities. The market will begin to

As you begin the home buying process, you will want to get a very important stat from your Realtor which is the closing price as percentage of list price in the target market. This number will help

When you are looking to buy or sell a home, closing costs are always a major factor in some of the decisions you will need to make. Both the buyer and seller have costs they are responsible for at

Interest rates have been the talk of the town since the Pandemic began. Initially the conversations stemmed from governing agencies dropping rates to prevent a global economic crisis and, recently,

The real estate market across the world has been volatile for the past three years and Oklahoma is no exception to that. After dramatic shifts into a frenzied seller’s market followed by

March 8th is International Women’s Day! What better day to talk about women in Real Estate than today? Real estate is a dynamic industry that requires dedication, hard work, and passion. Over

The real estate world is a constantly evolving landscape, where no two markets are alike. Prior to the Covid era, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area boasted a unique identity that differed greatly

In the Oklahoma City real estate scene, the pickings are slim, and the homes are few. The inventory of available properties is at all-time lows in some areas, leaving eager buyers scouring the

Over the past five January’s in the Oklahoma City metro we have seen a pretty consistent falloff of new listings and a jump in contracts over the past two. This year, new contracts returned

We are right at the cusp of the spring market where buyers are going to begin flooding open houses and new listings. Interest rates continue to drop which is further putting pressure on the extra

As you begin to make your plans for 2023, you will want to know what kind of market you will be looking at when it comes to buying or selling a home. 2021 saw a market that was dramatically