Penny Montminy, Quality Referral Associate

05/12/2026

When buying a house, ask yourself these things. Things that you probably don’t think of, but definitely make a difference.

1. Pay Attention to Natural Light

This affects your mood more than people realize.
Visit during daylight and ask:
Which direction does the house face?
Is it dark all day?
Are neighboring houses blocking light?
Especially important in cloudy areas.

2. Test Your Commute Before Buying

Actually drive:
work commute
grocery routes
gym/school/daycare routes
A house that’s “20 minutes away” can become 45 minutes in real life.

3. A beautiful home could cost a fortune monthly.

Ask for:
average electric bill
gas bill
water/sewer

4. Visit the House at Different Times of Day

A quiet neighborhood at 1 PM can feel very different at:
rush hour
school pickup time
late at night
weekends
You’re not just buying the house—you’re buying the environment.

5. Trash Collection Day
I bet this is something you didn’t think about. Does the house have a steep driveway? Trust me you’ll never look at a house with a steep driveway the same again.
Does it have a long driveway? How far do I have to lug my trash and recycle bins on pickup day?
Do I have to take my trash to the dump?

Save this if buying a home is even on your radar.

And if you want help GETTING CONNECTED with a solid local realtor (someone actually trustworthy, not pushy), just DM me.

04/25/2026

We spotted this incredible cloud from our backyard and couldn’t help ourselves—we had to get a closer view. Watching it slowly unfold and change, felt almost surreal.

But beneath all that beauty was something undeniably powerful. Even from over an hour away, the storm lit up the sky with lightning for hours, like nature putting on a show we couldn’t look away from. Unfortunately, this storm produced a large devastating tornado and our hearts go out to those affected.

It’s something we’ve never experienced before—equal parts awe-inspiring and humbling—and a reminder that living in Oklahoma comes with moments that leave you completely in wonder and a little terrified😬

04/24/2026

This museum deserves a moment.

The statues, the carefully curated exhibits, the gorgeous landscape… every detail is stunning and so thoughtfully done!

10/10 would wander again.

04/24/2026

What do you do for Friday fun day in OKC?
Well, you start with a beer/cider and giant pretzel at Roughtail Brewery. Then we headed to The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, which by the way is VERY impressive!
Then our last stop was Dulce Vida Tacos & Tequila for some fun cocktails and great food!

04/18/2026

Lightning hit the power pole in our backyard during last night’s storm. This morning the OG&E crew came to restore power and the transformer blew while they were fixing it.
Man we thought it was game over for that guy, but thankfully he’s ok😅
Huge shoutout to the crew. Like a well oiled machine, they got the power back on quickly. Plus it was interesting to watch them work their magic!
Y’all saved the day (and the fridge). Seriously appreciate you!

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

01/29/2026

Wherever I go, I love to see murals! I love and appreciate the time, work and creativity that went into creating them.
Here are some from our travels.
Traverse City, MI
El Paso (this one is my all-time favorite created by
Portuguese artist Bordalo II. seeing it in person is so impressive at 64 ft tall and it’s so cool that he used all recycled materials, there’s even a bike)
Lubbock, TX
Cloudcroft, NM
Ruidoso, NM
Oklahoma City
Seattle
Bremerton, WA
Ellensburg, WA

01/14/2026

This is your sign to change your air filter.