As Featured in West + Main Home Magazine: Snapshots of Home

 

Christie + Jeff Meyers

West + Main clients Christie and Jeff Meyers recently updated their home, having purchased it with the help of agent Melanie Erdmann. 

West + Main Home Magazine: Thank you so much for letting us feature your beautiful home! Tell us, what inspired your project? 

It was just time. We wanted to open up our space and give it a more modern feel!
— Christie

W+M: Do you mind sharing with our readers, how much you ended up investing in the project?

Christie: The remodel was quite large - 5 different rooms on our main level were touched. I believe we were around $75K for our project - that includes cabinets, floors, paint, counters, fireplace, lighting, furniture, and demo/install, as well as many smaller elements and details.

W+M: What are some of your favorite vendors or shops? 

Christie: We didn't really have a favorite place - we did a lot of online shopping/browsing to find what was best for us. We are bargain shoppers and looked to see what made sense to find lower prices but of good quality. We were more about function than a price tag!

W+M: Did your remodel turn out the way you hoped and planned?

Christie: We love our new space. There is nothing I would change. We get asked all the time, what would you do differently and we still haven't found that one thing we would change!

W+M: Thank you so much for sharing. One last question…what do you love the most

Christie: The reconfiguration and open feel to our kitchen being connected to other rooms and our long center island countertop are a huge plus for us. We also love that we have wonderful drawer cabinets and pantry pullouts. Overall, the new space gives an open and inviting feel and allows for us to pack more people in for dinner parties!

 

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Just Listed: Seclusion, Convenience, and Equestrian Charm Await!

 
 
 

Welcome to Adero Reserve - the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience.

Just moments away from I-35 and Memorial, this 5 acre lot is ready for you to build your dream home in this gated community. The lot is densely treed, providing amazing views and privacy. Horses allowed - 1 horse per 1.5 acres. White split rail fencing adds to the charm of the neighborhood. Minimum 3500 square foot. Outside builders allowed with approval. This lot has been partially cleared for a homesite. Come check out this incredible opportunity and imagine your future home today!

Listed by Michelle Henderson for West + Main Homes. Please contact Michelle for current pricing + availability.

 
 
 

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Just Listed: Embrace the Charm of Linwood Place in Oklahoma City's Quaintest Neighborhood!

 
 
 

Welcome to this incredibly charming home in Linwood Place; one of Oklahoma City's quaintest neighborhoods!

From Bingo Nights at Waymans Park in the summer, to the amazing Christmas light production in the winter; it's the perfect combination of urban living, and community driven atmosphere. Built in 1935 on the north side of the infamous Boulevard, with the tree lined median on NW 19th Street. This two-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a sizable living area, galley kitchen, formal dining area, breakfast nook, mudroom or reading nook, and inside utilities. A great deal of natural lighting you just have to witness for yourself! Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, with carpet in one of the upstairs bedrooms acting as a flex living space. Talk about versatility! Imagine yourself on the covered front porch in the mornings with the rising sun, or on the covered back patio in the evenings for dinner! You won't want to miss this opportunity to live in Linwood!

Listed by Jenna Lewis for West + Main Homes. Please contact Jenna for current pricing + availability.

 
 
 

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The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

 
 

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home.

When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But when you downsize your house, you often end up downsizing the bills that come with it, like your mortgage payment, energy costs, and maintenance requirements. Realtor.com shares:

“A smaller home typically means lower bills and less upkeep. Then there’s the potential windfall that comes from selling your larger home and buying something smaller.”

That windfall is thanks to your home equity. If you’ve been in your house for a while, odds are you’ve built up a considerable amount of equity. And that equity is something you can use to help you buy a home that better fits your needs today. Daniel Hunt, CFA at Morgan Stanley, explains:

Home equity can be a significant source of wealth for retirees, often representing a large portion of their net worth. . . . Retirement planning can be complex, but your home equity shouldn’t be overlooked.”

And when you’re ready to use that equity to fuel your next move, your real estate agent will be your guide through every step of the process. That includes setting the right price for your current house when you sell, finding the home that best fits your evolving needs, and understanding what you can afford at today’s mortgage rate.

What This Means for You

If you’re thinking about downsizing, ask yourself these questions:

  • Do the original reasons I bought my current house still stand, or have my needs changed since then?

  • Do I really need and want the space I have right now, or could somewhere smaller be a better fit?

  • What are my housing expenses right now, and how much do I want to try to save by downsizing?

Then, meet with a real estate agent to get an answer to this one: What are my options in the market right now? A local real estate agent can walk you through how much equity you have in your house and how it positions you to win when you downsize.

Bottom Line

Want to save money in retirement? Consider downsizing – it could really help you out. When you’re ready, connect with a local real estate agent about your goals in the housing market this year.

Read more at KeepingCurrentMatters.com

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Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House

 
 

If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour.

Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your house to as many showings as possible can really help you capitalize on all the extra buyer activity we see at this time of year.

Since buyer competition ramps up in the spring, buyers are going to want to move fast to see your house once they find your listing. And, if they see it and fall in love with it at a time they know they’re competing with other buyers, you may be more likely to get the offer you’re looking for on your home.

It’s understandable you want to keep the disruptions to your own schedule to a minimum, and you may be stressed about having to keep it clean, but it’s worth it. As an article from Investopedia explains:

If someone wants to view your house, you need to accommodate them, even if it inconveniences you. Clean and tidy the house before every single visit. A buyer won’t know or care if your house was clean last week. It’s a lot of work, but stay focused on the prize.”

To figure out what’s best for you, your agent will walk you through options like the ones below. This list breaks things down, starting with what’s most convenient for buyers and getting less buyer-focused as the list goes on:

  • Lockbox on the Door – A key is available via a lockbox, which makes it easy for agents to show the home to potential buyers. This gives the most flexibility because the key is on-site and convenient.

  • Providing a Key to the Home – An agent would have to stop by an office to pick up the key with this option. This is still pretty convenient for showings, but not quite as simple.

  • Open Access with a Phone Call – You allow a showing with just a phone call’s notice, which can be great for someone who sees your house while driving by.

  • By Appointment Only – This gives you a more advanced warning so you can get the house tidied up and be sure you have somewhere else you can go in the meantime. But it’s also a bit more restrictive.

  • Limited Access – You might go this route if you only want to have your house available on specific days or at certain times of day. But realize this is the most difficult and least flexible of the choices.

As an article from U.S. News Real Estate says:

“Buyers like to see homes on their schedule, which often means evenings and weekends. Plus, they want to be able to tour a home soon after they find it online, especially if they’re competing with other buyers. If your home can be shown with little or no notice, more prospective buyers will see it. If you require 24 hours’ notice, they may choose to skip your home altogether.”

Your agent is going to help you find the right path forward based on your schedule and what’s working for other sellers in your area. And if you’ve got a hardline on granting buyers more access or have interested out of town buyers that just can’t be there in person, your agent will get creative and help you explore other options like video tours, virtual showings, and more.

Bottom Line

When it comes to selling your house, you want to be sure to get as much buyer activity as you can. Connect with a local real estate agent to talk about which level of access helps make that possible.

Read more at KeepingCurrentMatters.com

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