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🌊 UNDER CONTRACT AT OAK RUN!That view is one step closer to becoming somebody’s everyday view.1052 Lakeview Rd North is ...
09/24/2026

🌊 UNDER CONTRACT AT OAK RUN!

That view is one step closer to becoming somebody’s everyday view.

1052 Lakeview Rd North is officially under contract!

Located in Forest Ridge directly across from Lakeview Park, this buildable lot combines a great lake view with easy access to one of Oak Run’s favorite recreation areas.

We’re excited to see this one heading toward closing.

And if seeing another Oak Run property go under contract has you wondering about your own home or lot, reach out anytime. Even if selling is only a maybe someday idea, we’re happy to be a resource.

🌊 A new opportunity to build at Oak Run!This one is all about location + view.📍 1052 Lakeview Rd North💲 $17,500The build...
09/15/2026

🌊 A new opportunity to build at Oak Run!

This one is all about location + view.

📍 1052 Lakeview Rd North
💲 $17,500

The buildable Forest Ridge lot sits directly across from Lakeview Park—with a gorgeous view across the water and one of Oak Run’s best-loved recreation areas just steps away. The park includes boat slips, a large beach and swimming area, playground, sand volleyball and space that hosts plenty of summer activities.

Community water and sewer are available, electricity is at the lot line, and there is no sewer special assessment for this lot.

If you’ve ever driven by and thought, “That would be a pretty great place for a house…” — now’s your chance to take a closer look.

Message us if you’d like more information or want to walk the lot. No pressure—we’re happy to help you figure out whether it could be the right fit.

Knowing your home matters everywhere—but at Oak Run, I'd add a few things to the list. 🌊🏡Before you need them, make sure...
08/27/2026

Knowing your home matters everywhere—but at Oak Run, I'd add a few things to the list. 🌊🏡

Before you need them, make sure you know:

💧 Where your main water shutoff is
⚡ Where the electrical panel is
🔥 Where the gas shutoff is, if applicable
🌡️ What HVAC filter your system takes
🚰 How exterior water lines/faucets are shut off

And if your Oak Run property isn't your full-time home, it's especially helpful to have a plan for who can get there when you can't.

Who has access?

Who would you call if there's a problem?

What needs to be shut down or checked when the house will sit empty?

You don't have to know how to fix everything yourself.

You just want to know what to do—and who to call—when something happens.

A little homework now can save a whole lot of scrambling later. 💙

This idea might be even more important at Oak Run:Your Oak Run property doesn't need to appeal to everyone. 🌊One buyer's...
08/25/2026

This idea might be even more important at Oak Run:

Your Oak Run property doesn't need to appeal to everyone. 🌊

One buyer's dream is lakefront.

Another would happily give up direct water access for more privacy and woods.

Someone wants a huge garage for the boat and lake toys.

Someone else wants a smaller place that's easy to maintain so they can spend their weekends actually enjoying Oak Run.

Full-time home. Weekend getaway. Big gathering place. Quiet retreat.

People come here looking for very different versions of lake life.

That's why marketing an Oak Run property shouldn't simply be about bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.

We need to understand what makes that particular property special—and help the buyer looking for that version of Oak Run recognize it.

Your home doesn't need to be right for everyone.

It needs to connect with the person it's right for. 🌊💙

Last week, we said that zero activity in one week doesn't tell us much about the Oak Run market on its own.Well...this w...
08/24/2026

Last week, we said that zero activity in one week doesn't tell us much about the Oak Run market on its own.

Well...this week is a pretty good example of exactly why. 😊

For the week ending August 22, Dahinda saw:

🏡 2 new listings
🔑 2 closed sales
🤝 0 new pendings
⏱️ Active listings averaging 92 days on market — down from 115 last week

In a market the size of Oak Run, activity doesn't arrive in nice, even increments every week. We can go from no new listings or closings one week to multiple properties changing hands the next.

That's why we watch the bigger picture instead.

What homes are available? What are buyers responding to? How long are properties sitting? And how does all of that change over time?

Oak Run is a smaller, unique market, and understanding those patterns matters much more than whether one particular week happens to show a zero or a two.

If you've been wondering where your Oak Run property might fit into the current market, we're always happy to talk it through—even if selling is only something you're thinking about right now.

Sometimes the best Oak Run real estate advice is:Not yet. 🌊🏡Maybe you’re thinking about selling, but there’s no reason t...
08/21/2026

Sometimes the best Oak Run real estate advice is:

Not yet. 🌊🏡

Maybe you’re thinking about selling, but there’s no reason to rush.

Maybe you’re looking for an Oak Run home, but the right property hasn’t come along yet.

Maybe you love a house—but the lot, location or other details don’t really fit what you want from life here.

Or maybe you’re just beginning to wonder what your options are.

You don’t have to turn every real estate conversation into a transaction.

Sometimes the right thing to do is gather some information, understand the Oak Run market and wait until the move actually makes sense.

We’ll happily tell you when we think it’s time to move forward.

And we’ll just as happily tell you when we think the answer is “not yet.”

That’s what honest guidance is supposed to look like.

Thinking about selling your Oak Run home someday? Before you start updating everything, it's worth figuring out what act...
08/20/2026

Thinking about selling your Oak Run home someday? Before you start updating everything, it's worth figuring out what actually needs to be done. 🌊🏡

It's easy to assume a newer kitchen, updated flooring or a long list of improvements will automatically mean a higher sale price.

But Oak Run buyers aren't evaluating every property the same way.

The home's location, lot, condition, layout, outdoor spaces and how someone imagines using the property can all influence what matters most.

Sometimes an improvement is absolutely worth making.

Sometimes a smaller project will have more impact.

And sometimes we'd tell you to save your money.

The goal isn't to make your Oak Run home perfect before you sell.

It's to spend your time and money where they'll actually matter.

If selling is somewhere in the future, we're happy to take a look before you start working through the project list. No pressure—you don't have to be ready to list to start the conversation.

A week with zeroes doesn't mean nothing is happening at Oak Run.Last week, Dahinda recorded no new listings, no new pend...
08/17/2026

A week with zeroes doesn't mean nothing is happening at Oak Run.

Last week, Dahinda recorded no new listings, no new pendings and no closings.

And in a market the size of Oak Run, that really isn't surprising.

One new listing can make activity jump dramatically one week. One closing can do the same. Then the following week may show zero across the board.

That's exactly why we don't judge the Oak Run market by a seven-day snapshot.

What matters more is what happens over time—what's available, how long properties are sitting, what buyers are responding to, and which homes are ultimately making it to the closing table.

Right now, active listings are averaging 115 days on market. And as we’ve seen throughout the year, activity here tends to come in waves rather than at a steady weekly pace.

Oak Run has always been its own kind of real estate market. That's part of why understanding the community and the buyers looking for the Oak Run lifestyle matters just as much as understanding the numbers.

If you're wondering what your Oak Run property might look like in the current market, we're always happy to talk it through—no pressure and no need to be ready to sell.

Your first Oak Run home doesn't have to be your forever Oak Run home. 🌊🏡We see people put a lot of pressure on themselve...
08/14/2026

Your first Oak Run home doesn't have to be your forever Oak Run home. 🌊🏡

We see people put a lot of pressure on themselves to find *the one.*

The perfect lakefront.

The perfect view.

The perfect garage.

The perfect amount of space.

But sometimes the right way to start enjoying Oak Run is simply finding the property that makes sense for **this chapter.**

Maybe you start with a weekend getaway.

Maybe you're not lakefront yet.

Maybe someday you want more room for everyone to visit—or eventually decide you'd rather have something smaller and easier to maintain.

What you want from Oak Run can change as your life changes.

The important part isn't finding the property you'll never leave.

It's finding one that lets you enjoy the life you want here now.

If you've been thinking about making Oak Run part of your life, we're always happy to talk through what that could look like. No pressure. Just local knowledge and honest guidance.

When we walk through an Oak Run home, we're not just looking at the house.We're thinking about how someone will actually...
08/13/2026

When we walk through an Oak Run home, we're not just looking at the house.

We're thinking about how someone will actually **live at Oak Run.** 🌊🏡

Will you be here full-time or mostly on weekends?

Where will the lake gear go?

Is there room for guests?

How much outdoor maintenance do you actually want?

If you're dreaming of time on the water, how does this particular property fit into that?

And does the home itself work for the way you picture spending your time here?

It's easy to fall in love with a beautiful view, a great deck, or a cozy lake-house feel.

Our job is to help you look beyond that first impression and think about whether the whole property makes sense for the Oak Run life you actually want.

Because the right Oak Run home isn't just the one you love during the showing.

It's the one you love living in afterward. 💙

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