OKCHomeSellers Team

06/17/2026

Sellers who focus on price first are usually solving the wrong problem.Sellers who focus on price first are usually solving the wrong problem.

The decisions that shape an outcome happen earlier. Preparation, timing, how the home is positioned before it goes active. These things compound. By the time price is on the table, most of the leverage has already been created or lost.
Sequence matters more than people expect. The right move made too late rarely fixes what a better-ordered process would have prevented. That's not a knock on sellers. It's just how this works.

What I'm actually doing is building a sequence that holds under pressure. Thinking past the likely friction points before they arrive. So when something unexpected comes up, and something always does, the seller isn't caught making decisions without footing.

Composure is an advantage in a negotiation. It doesn't happen by accident.
This is how I approach selling.

06/17/2026

Under Contract.

This morning I had the privilege of sharing the news with the homeowner that we had a ratified contract on her home.

She's a fellow fighter pilot widow, and on Monday she celebrated her 90th birthday. When I called to tell her the home was under contract, she was so excited she started giggling like a schoolgirl.

Moments like that are a good reminder that real estate is never just about houses. Behind every transaction is a story, a family, and often a major life transition.

Helping people through those moments is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Congratulations, Tena.

06/17/2026

If you've ever driven down Linwood Boulevard in Oklahoma City, you've probably noticed the wide grassy strip running down the center of the street and not thought much about it.

That median has a history. Linwood Place was platted in 1909 at the end of a streetcar line that ran northwest from downtown OKC, and the boulevard was built around the trolley tracks. When the streetcars stopped running, the city kept the right of way as a planted median instead of paving over it, which is why it still splits the street today.

It's part of why the neighborhood feels the way it does. The lots are deep, the trees are mature, and the houses, mostly Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revivals and a few Colonial Revivals, were built for a slower kind of street than what came later in OKC's growth.

Linwood Place sits in that older pocket of NW Oklahoma City between NW 23rd and NW 16th, just east of Grand Boulevard and I-44, a short drive from the Plaza District and the Paseo. It's one of those neighborhoods people associate with Heritage Hills or Mesta Park without realizing it's its own distinct district, usually with a lower price point.

Have you spent time in Linwood Place, or did you not know the story behind that median either? Curious how many neighbors knew this one.

06/16/2026

Another reason to love living near Penn Square — Kanpai Sushi opens this week.

Kanpai Sushi holds its grand-opening ribbon cutting on June 16 at 1841 Belle Isle Blvd, adding a new dining option to the Penn Square/Belle Isle area. It's the latest addition to a stretch of NW Oklahoma City that keeps building out its dining and retail mix.

What's your go-to spot near Penn Square right now?

06/16/2026

Edmond's I-35/Covell corridor just got a new hotel — and a temporary brake on data centers.

Edmond City Council approved a new Tru by Hilton near I-35 and Covell on June 8, adding to the medical, sports, and retail cluster already built up around that intersection. The same meeting brought a moratorium on new data center applications through the end of 2026 while the city studies the impact on water and power infrastructure.

If you live near I-35 and Covell, are you noticing more development pressure in your area?

06/15/2026

Take a quick look inside 16324 Morningside Drive in gated Muirfield Village.

From the exposed wood beams and brick fireplace to the updated kitchen, oversized primary suite, private study, and flexible upstairs living space, this home offers a rare combination of warmth, character, and move-in-ready comfort.

Set on a premium corner lot overlooking the greenbelt, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with updated flooring, lighting, kitchen improvements, and renovated baths while preserving the architectural details that make it unique.

Property Details:
16324Morningside.com

06/15/2026

New research from Oxford Economics suggests housing affordability won't meaningfully improve for at least seven years, with a realistic recovery timeline closer to 2033.

For Oklahoma City and Edmond buyers who've been waiting for prices to drop before making a move, that's worth understanding clearly. The latest post looks at what's behind the projection and what the cost of waiting actually looks like.

https://okchomesellers.com/oklahoma-city-housing-affordability/

06/15/2026

If you drive North Classen Boulevard much, you've probably passed the Classen Center towers without thinking twice about them. Three office buildings, built back in 1962, connected by an arcade, the kind of place you'd only go if you worked there.

That changed this year. A cafe called the Pit Stop opened on the ground floor, serving breakfast and lunch, and it's open to visitors, not just tenants. Grab and go food, hot food, the works.

Here's the thing that makes this worth mentioning. For decades, buildings like this one were closed loops. You worked there, you parked there, you left. A cafe that welcomes people off the street is a small but real shift in how that part of Oklahoma City functions during the day.

It also says something about where things are headed for older office buildings near downtown OKC. The ones that are adapting tend to be the ones adding reasons for people to stop in, not just clock in.

If you work or live near North Classen, has this changed your lunch routine at all? Curious if people are actually using it.

06/12/2026

OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, June 14 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Join us this Sunday at 16324 Morningside Drive in gated Muirfield Village.

This thoughtfully refreshed home combines timeless architecture, warm gathering spaces, and meaningful updates throughout. From the updated kitchen and oversized primary suite to the private study and greenbelt setting, the home offers a comfortable, highly livable floor plan designed for everyday enjoyment.

If you've been considering a move within Edmond or simply want to experience the home firsthand, we invite you to stop by.

📍 16324 Morningside Dr, Edmond
🕑 Sunday, June 14 | 2–4 PM

Property Details:

$1,125,000, 3 beds, 3.1 baths, 3790 sq ft - Contact The OKCHomeSellers Team, McGraw REALTORS, 405.570.7398 for more information.

06/11/2026

Showed homes in two neighborhoods this week that were maybe ten minutes apart — and a generation apart.

One was a newer build pocket up north: crisp finishes, open kitchen, easy move-in. The other was an established neighborhood with mature trees, wider lots, and a house that needed some updating. The buyer loved the new one walking in. By the end of the day, they kept circling back to the yard in the older one.

Here's the thing I find myself saying a lot: you can change almost everything inside a house over time. The lot it sits on, the size of the yard, the trees that took thirty years to get that big — those came with the address. They're not on the upgrade list.

Neither choice is wrong. They're just different trades. If you were picking between the two, would you rather start with the finished house or the finished yard?