Debbie Durkee - Realtor, ALC, CRS

What is a Mortgage Rate Lock-In Gap? It's the reason the real estate industry seems to have stalled out. This article explains why it's easier to buy property in certain states.

The U.S. Housing Market Is Stuck in a Mortgage Rate Lock-In Gap—but Some States Have It Worse Than Others Homeowners are experiencing the "locked-in mortgage effect"—where they're unwilling to trade their current interest rate for a higher one.

Congratulations to the Duggans on their recent transaction and a huge congratulations to OK Land Broker Debbie Durkee on yet another great client relationship and experience! We are thrilled to have Debbie on our team and are so proud of her accomplishments!

Pending home sales plummet to all-time low in May: NAR - HousingWire The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index fell to its lowest reading since NAR began collecting data in 2001.

Check out the map in this article. It shows where markets are heating up and where markets are cooling down.

Want To Snag a Real Estate Deal? These 20 'Cold' Markets May Be a Buyer's Best Shot at a Bargain While the nation's hottest housing markets always garner tons of attention, another far quieter corner of the real estate world deserves attention too: America's coldest markets.

This article shows the importance of having a REALTOR who knows the region around our big metros, so you can choose the right small town. Yes, it may be more expensive to live in the country, but the big extra cost is the bill at the feed store for all those expensive "yard ornaments" and their vet bills.

Living in the Suburbs or Country Is Cheaper Than the City, Right? Here's a Shocking Reality Check Urban dwellers assume moving to the suburbs or country will offer more space and affordability, but this thinking doesn't always hold water.

Price Reduction

Price Drop in Pawhuska at 0000 Skyline DRIVE

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Just Sold in Claremore at 154051 E 470 ROAD!

Did you do a 1031 Exchange in 2023? If so, read this.

2024 Tax Day: Key Dates and Factors Involving 1031 Exchanges This article by Accruit, national 1031 Exchange qualified Intermediary, discussing all the key dates and factors for filing your 2023 Tax Return on Tax Day 2024 with specific details on how to report a 1031 Exchange.

Price Reduction

Price Drop in Sand Springs at 0000 E Old North ROAD

Here is a video describing the Pilgrimage I attended last September.

VASSULA RYDÉN ON LIVING CHRISTIAN UNITY, BRIDGING DIVISION AND BUILDING PEACE "God is for everyone, for every soul .. Christian’s and non Christians, every soul belongs to God… We are all equal before God’s Eyes.."LIsten to an inspirat...

An Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) has the demonstrated credentials beyond other REALTORS. Land brokers can also sell houses, especially ones on big parcels. I call those properties residential acreage.

The Difference Between a Land Agent and Other Real Estate Agents - National Land Realty News While there are plenty of fantastic real estate professionals, if you're looking to buy land you should be working with a land agent!

Interesting.... but not too much to get jazzed about. The fluting and reeding makes me think of cobwebs and dust strings along with little feathers from an old fashioned dust mop. Thank goodness for micro-fiber dusters!

The New Wave in Decor: These Are the Hottest Design Trends You'll See in 2024 Some decor trends fizzled out in 2023, yet the new year promises bubbly new home design styles. We uncork the hottest looks of 2024.

The spring season usually happens right after Christmas. I've noticed a big uptick in activity since the mortgage rates dropped last week.

5 Reasons Why Buying a Home Right Now Makes Sense—Despite High Interest Rates Real estate experts say this might be a good time to buy a house, despite high mortgage rates and low inventory.

Sequoyah Claremore High School has been ranked no. 2 in the Tulsa area by US News and World Report after Booker T. Washington (no surprise there). Jenks came in at no. 5.

These Are the Best High Schools in the Tulsa, OK Area See how U.S. News ranks the best high schools in the Tulsa, OK area.

Procrastinating Taxes: How 1031 Exchanges Benefit Landowners - National Land Realty News IRS Section 1031 is one of the most powerful exceptions in the IRS tax code for landowners. This exception allows the postponement of tax on the gains created from the proceeds of land or investment property if the proceeds are reinvested in a simila...

This is just a prediction. People that have to move will move... no matter what.

Will the Housing Market Roar Back in 2024? Our Fearless Predictions for the Year Ahead Will 2024 be the year the housing market finally becomes unstuck—or will it continue its downward spiral?

Gray is out and so is white on white...... ouch!

It's Time for a Style Refresh! R.I.P. to These 7 Decor Trends From 2023 Every trend cycle wears out its welcome, and this year was no different. Here are the looks we're kicking to the curb as 2023 ends.

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Ronnie Richardson is our CEO at National Land Realty. Pay attention to this podcast in which Ronnie talks about Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). Watch this all the way to the end to hear a really great story about how a DST can benefit your family.

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Buying land stays consistent across the country - Ronnie Richardson Ronnie Richardson has been helping clients buy and sell land since the mid-90's and the more prices rise, the more things have stayed the same. We discuss strategies for preserving generational wealth through land and his role as CEO of National Land Realty based in Mississippi.

View from my hotel at night looking southwest toward the pyramids at Giza.

We have no complaints with people who charge less for their work. They usually know what their product is worth.

What is the Average Realtor Commission for Selling Land? Understanding the average realtor commission is important for landowners thinking about selling. Here's what to know!

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Just Sold in Big Cabin at 4366152 E 310 ROAD!

If you want to get a good handle on how interest rates work, listen to this pod cast.

Understanding Interest Rates’ Effect on Land Sales | The National Land Podcast Interest rates have jumped up again and they have impacted land sales. This is the latest in a series of interest rate increases that started in March of 2022 and it has resulted in a shock reaction within real estate markets. With interest rates hovering around zero for the past few years, these in...