Check out H & 8th – The New Last Friday Midtown Night Market
Outdoor nighttime food market debuts in MidTown
An outdoor nighttime food market will debut Friday in Oklahoma City’s MidTown area.
NEW PRICE – 516 English Elm Lane, Norman
One owner, energy efficient home in sidewalked community of Poppy Grove. Split floor plan with large walk-in closet in master suite, bright, spacious living area with vaulted ceilings, new paint, lots of light throughout, pergola over patio in back patio, raised beds, external kitchen exhaust. Don’t miss this well cared for home walking distance to Norman North.
OKC Permaculture – Natural Awakenings April 2011
Natural Awakenings Magazine: OKC PERMACULTURE by Beth Davis
For Oklahoma City resident and local Green Realtor, Michelle Hines, having a permaculture yard is a way of life for her and her family, not just a system they have in place. “It means taking care of my family, being self-sufficient and caring for the Earth—and it’s something any homeowner can do.”
This Month in Real Estate March 2011
Increase in interest rates motivates “on the fence buyers” to make a move and start looking for homes. If you are looking for a home, start your search here.
Irish Soda Bread
I used this recipe last year, after finding it on the Martha Stewart website. It is really close to the soda bread that my grandma used to make, so very authentic, indeed. Perfect with a smear of butter.
This Month in Real Estate February 2011
89% of homebuyers start their home search online. As a seller that is a startling statistic. If you are thinking of selling your home, I have the online tools to market your home through various outlets unavailable to the general public. For more information on February’s statistics such as average sales prices and interest rates for the month, watch this short video.
Wells Fargo Lowers FHA FICO Score to 580
In late January two big players in the lending industry loosened up their FICO requirements. According to one consumer group a third of Americans currently have a FICO score less than 620. Most lenders currently require 620 or higher to qualify a buyer for a loan which is why Wells Fargo and Quicken’s decision to lower this by 40 points has caused such a buzz. Like most Realtors, I had clients who stood to benefit from this program so I picked up the phone and called Tammy Mazza at our local Wells Fargo to find out the details.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
The last time I made this was during Snowmageddon and the stores were out of eggs. I subbed 1 mashed banana for 2 of the eggs and 5 teaspoons of flax meal mixed with 6 tablespoons of warm water for the other two eggs. I was really pleased with the results and the fact that I could serve this to my vegan friends so I have permanently altered my recipe. If you want to go the easy route, eliminate the banana, flax and water and replace it with 4 eggs.
I also like that this recipe makes two large loaves so you can share with friends and neighbors or freeze it if you feel like being stingy.
The 3/50 Project
In November, I received an email about “Small Business Saturday” which occurred the day after Black Friday. I thought it was a really fabulous concept but it wasn’t until early this morning that I discovered the foundation behind that campaign. Here is a little info on how YOU can help your local economy. There is a link in my side bar that takes you to the 3/50 Project so spread the word!
Veggie Chili
My daughter, Fiona, asks me to make chili about once a week. This is my basic recipe which often gets changed up a bit depending on what we have on hand. Sometimes I add corn, bell peppers or other veggies that are about to pass the peak of freshness. It is also a great way to sneak vegetables in if you have a family member who thinks they don’t like them. This may have a lot of ingredients but it is very simple and goes together quickly.
