Lindsay Beard - Solid Rock Realtors

09/07/2021

🐎 This property is a horse lovers dream! 🐎

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Lindsay Beard - Solid Rock Realtors
Phone: 918-269-1635
Email: [email protected]

Bring your horses and hammocks to this little piece of paradise. This approx. 134.5 +/- acre former horse training facility is located off Hwy 20 at the end of a dead end street near Will Rogers Downs and includes a 1 bed, 1 bath brick home with wrap around porch, an 11 stall horse barn, training ya...

08/28/2021

NEW LISTING ALERT!
20106 S. 4190 Road, Claremore, OK - $1,064,000

Bring your horses and hammocks to this little piece of paradise!
This approx. 134.5 +/- acre former horse training facility is located off Hwy 20 at the end of a dead end street near Will Rogers Downs and includes a 1 bed, 1 bath brick home with wrap around porch, an 11 stall horse barn, training yard, multiple hay barns and storage buildings, storm shelter, ponds, mature trees galore and much more. Plenty of room to build your dream home or homes in this private and peaceful setting. Sold “AS-IS”.

Contact Lindsay Beard - Solid Rock Realtors to find out more!
Phone: 918-269-1635
Email: [email protected]
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Bring your horses and hammocks to this little piece of paradise. This approx. 134.5 +/- acre former horse training facility is located off Hwy 20 at the end of a dead end street near Will Rogers Downs and includes a 1 bed, 1 bath brick home with wrap around porch, an 11 stall horse barn, training ya...

07/21/2020

Mortgage rates have reached historic lows – but what does that actually mean for you as a buyer? Let me explain!

First, swipe to see average historic rates by decade compared to where we are currently. Let’s be glad we’re not buying houses in the 80’s, am I right? But let’s do some quick math to see how the mortgage rate actually affects your purchasing power as a buyer:

For this exercise, let’s say you’re buying a house for $350,000 in 2020, you’re putting down 5% and you lock in the average rate of 3.21%. With these calculations using my mortgage calculator, your monthly mortgage (not including taxes or homeowner’s insurance) would come out to be $1439.78/month.

Now let’s say you decide to wait to buy and the rate jumps up 1% by the time you are ready. That $350,000 house with 5% down and an interest rate of 4.21% would come out to be: $1627.93 / month. A rate increase of just 1% would increase your mortgage by $188 / month.

And let’s not even talk about what that increase would be if we went back to the average rates of the 1980s! The moral of the story is, when you’re trying to decide if now is the right time to buy and take advantage of the current rates – it’s easier to make a decision when you break it down into realistic numbers, like what your monthly mortgage payment would be. To sum it all up, the more that mortgage rates increase, the less purchasing power you ultimately have. So your budget of $350,000 could potentially decrease depending on where mortgage rates are headed (or your payment goes up even if you can afford the difference)! While rates aren’t being projected to go up anytime soon, it’s good to have a handle on what’s happening in the market so that you can make smart real estate decisions.

07/10/2020

Post Pandemic Real Estate Predictions (according to Forbes):

1. Buyers will upsize – especially those in smaller condos or city spaces who were cramped up during quarantine.

2. Outdoor space and home offices are moving to the top of the “must have” lists – Having a great outdoor space is predicted to be in high demand, whether it’s a bigger yard, nice amenities like a pool / hot tub or a rooftop deck for people in the city.

3. Construction prices will rise – When builders are ready to get back to work, it’s predicted that we can expect delays in the permitting process and increased costs as the supply chain recovers.

4. The demand for touchless technology is predicted to increase – remote access for locks and thermostats will become standard

5. Boutique buildings and townhouses will increase in popularity over large developments to eliminate issues of shared spaces such as elevators and gyms.

What do you think of the top real estate predictions post pandemic? Is upsizing or a home office at the top of your must have list for your next home?

07/05/2020

Summer state of mind ☀️

As we dive into a new month, I wanted to share my July Homeowner’s Checklist, what you can find this month if you’re following me on Instagram and give you an update on what’s happening in the market!

Let’s start with Instagram! As much as I love talking about real estate, I wanted to mix things up as we’re in the season of pool time, bonfires, and beach days! Enter “Summer Friday’s”. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing something fun & Summery! Topics will range from summer self care, summer fun at home, summer reading lists and podcasts to listen to, summer cocktails and summer cheeseboards! How many times can I say Summer in one paragraph?!

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Now for the market update: Summer is the new Spring Market! Here’s what’s happening..

By now, you’ve probably heard that mortgage rates have hit historic lows (the current average as of June 2020, is 3.21%) which is keeping buyers on the market despite the global pandemic.

What does this mean for you? If you’re a buyer, your purchasing power may have increased due to the low rates.

The problem however, is that listing inventory is also extremely low, meaning we need more houses for these buyers!

If you’re a seller, you have a competitive advantage right now due to the shortage of homes buyers have to choose from. Many homeowners are also experiencing positive equity which puts you in a fantastic position to sell. If you want to learn more about what these mortgage rates or low inventory levels mean for your unique situation, send me a message and let’s chat!

Also I have packaged up all the tips I give my sellers to help them prepare for a successful showing (what I like to call “Showings That Sell”) and put it into a PDF, printable checklist. If you or anyone you know would be interested in a copy, let me know! It’s the perfect to do list for making your house shine for showings so that buyers will see your house in it’s best light!

06/28/2020

“So what should I be looking for exactly?”

This is a great question that I get asked a lot by homebuyers when touring homes.

Here's my Answer: If you’re even remotely interested in the home, you want to have a “hands on” showing. That means turning on faucets and light switches, opening doors, flushing toilets. I even carry a marble in my purse that I can set on the floor to see if the floor is even (pro tip)!

I ended up calling this process “smelling beyond the chocolate chip cookies – literally”! That means seeing beyond the decor, staging and paint colors (smelling beyond the chocolate chip cookies). It’s asking questions like how much maintenance does this property require and what are you willing to take on? How far will your drive to work be? What is important to have nearby? How long do you plan on living in the home? Does it have features that are desirable for resale?

Ultimately, you want to have an agent who can help you with these questions and guide you to make the right decision for you! If you’re thinking about buying a house, make sure you save this post for later. Tag a friend who would find this info helpful too!

Lindsay Beard
Solid Rock Realtors
(918) 269-1635

06/18/2020

When is the last time you checked your Zestimate? Here’s why you should stop!

Your neighbor’s house just sold in less than ONE WEEK during a global pandemic. The first thing you do.. open up your laptop and check your Zestimate! Guilty? Here’s why your Zestimate shouldn’t be where you’re looking if you want to make smart real estate decisions!

1. Zillow has never been inside your house! They don’t know about the recently refinished hardwood floors, the quartz countertops in the kitchen and massive shower you had installed. Zillow doesn’t know! That means you shouldn’t be looking to them to check how much your home is worth (what they like to call your “zestimate”).

2. Inaccurate data – have you ever seen a house for sale on Zillow only to realize it actually sold months ago? I have. Zillow isn’t always 100% accurate. It doesn’t know anything about the neighbor’s house that sold or what the assessed to sale ratios are in your market. The information on Zillow is mostly computer generated.

3. Zillow doesn’t have their Real Estate license. There are so many factors to consider when you’re thinking about putting your house on the market and it’s important to make that decision when the time is right for you, based on your unique circumstances.

Click here if you REALLY want to know what your home is currently worth and receive a custom market analysis!
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Lindsay Beard, Realtor
Solid Rock Realtors⁠
📱 918-269-1635

06/15/2020

Home is so much more than a house. So much more than the 4 walls that hold it together. The home you live in defines a lifestyle and it’s where you spend the majority of your time. It’s where you craft your own memories that are weaved into those walls.

Serena & Lily said it best – your home should be a welcome oasis.

So tell me what you love most about yours.. Do you have a favorite room, go to comfy spot to relax, a favorite view? Tell me in the comments!