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Jack and Barbara are a unique blend of personalities. Their enthusiasm and willingness to work have made them the successful Realtors that they are today. Jack offers his expertise in business to guide each buyer and seller through the entire process. Barbara loves helping sellers get their homes ready to show. She also offers her expertise in interior design to help buyers settle into their new homes. Jack and Barbara love working with people from first-time homebuyers to people who have relocated many times. Barbara's SRES designation gives her extensive knowledge of the "Senior Market", helping seniors make wise decisions about their homes, rental properties, and second homes. Jack is a Broker Associate and a Certified Residential Specialist.
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 As Office Manager, Natalie Flaming handles the Marketing and all the details of a transaction to insure timely and efficient results. Natalie was a Realtor for 7 years, has a Broker's Associate license, and so comes to us with a wealth of experience in the Real Estate industry. She is always more than happy to assist you in any questions you might have. Paul Anthony has ten years of sales and management in the retail automotive industry position. Paul’s extensive background in sales has taught him to tailor solutions, provide individualized services, and ensure customer satisfaction. Paul is committed to exceeding his customer’s expectations using an honest, straightforward approach. His personalized service and attention to detail will allow you to make an informed decision about buying or selling your home with confidence. Cathie Clay is a full time residential real estate sales associate with a reputation of integrity, hard work and dedication. She is a native Oklahoman who has extensive knowledge of Central Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. Cathie’s energetic personality and key attention to detail has helped her grow her real estate business, as well as, build and maintain relationships that last well beyond closings. Please Sign Up For The
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Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
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What Newport, Rhode Island mansion was built as a birthday present and incorporates 500,000 cubic feet of white marble?
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The Vanderbilt Marble House was constructed by railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva, who later divorced him, remarried and moved into a mansion down the street. |
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