Rent Vs. Buy: Which is Cheaper?

According to a post by Trulia, it is 63% cheaper, in the Oklahoma City metro area, to buy than it is to rent.  63%!!! What would you do if you had 63% more? Go on a vacation?  Get a loan, and pay it off early?
There are very few reasons why renting would ever be a better option than buying a home.  Renting is a way of paying someone else for their equity position in life, why do that when you could be increasing your own equity?  Real Estate is a long term investment, but an investment with a high probability of appreciation.  Click the link below for the full article!  And for more information on buying a home feel free to call me!

Katie Craig
Keller Williams Mulinix OKC
Norman, OK
405-329-6976 Office
405-406-2457 Cell

http://trends.truliablog.com/2012/09/rent-vs-buy-summer-2012/

The Real Estate Market

The first thing most people ask when I tell them I am a Realtor is, "how's the market?" Well I'm going to tell you. Currently, as many if you already know interest rates on home loans are at a wonderful number right now. Many lenders are telling me that they do not anticipate these rates going up much over 4% this next year. While this is great news, and many buyers may think they can wait to buy there are also a few reasons why it may be better to buyer sooner than later. The Oklahoma market is starting through a transition, while our market is currently stable we are starting the swing into a sellers market. What this means for buyers is that there will soon be fewer houses on the market and those sellers will likely be seeing multiple offers either meaning the house you love could be gone or that you might be paying more than you should for it. So don't let that dream home get away from you!

Fun with the Family

One of the absolute best thing about the holidays is spending time with your friends and family. We might not always get along with our loved ones but this holiday season just be thankful for all the time that you have with them. On this first day of my Christmas break I got the wonderful pleasure of spending the evening with two very sweet little girls. We love our games!!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!!

Selling Your Home During the Holidays

It's no secret that home sales go down during the winter months, but for all of you braving the holidays in an attempt to sell your home keeping it festive is always a good idea. During this time of year appealing to a buyers senses can be as easy as placing some lights and making the house smell like fresh baked cookies or cinnamon. While this theory can play a vital role in home sales throughout the entire year, buyers are particularly sensitive to this around the holiday season. Everyone wants to know that the home they are buying will be a beautiful place for their families all year long!!!!

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Katie Craig, I am a Realtor in the central Oklahoma area.  I have recently started my real estate career while also going to school for Architecture and Construction Science.  I plan to use this blog as a way to inform people of current real estate information along with all things residential.  Our homes are the sacred places where we grow up, raise our children, and spend time with the people we love most.  To me my job means so much more than simply finding a house for someone, it is about finding the perfect place to call home. A favorite quote that my Fiance' refers to all too often is "A house is built with sticks and stones, but a home is built with love alone"  As we approach this holiday season take time to remember the people you love most and be thankful for all of the blessings you have, no matter how small.
I hope you come back to visit  me soon.

Katie Craig

http://katiecraig.kwrealty.com/