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Welcome to the blog of Dan Leonard, a highly skilled and dedicated real estate expert based in Oklahoma City. With 8 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of the local market, Dan is dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions and reach their real estate goals. On this blog, you'll find a wealth of valuable information and resources, including market updates, buying and selling tips, and more. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or somewhere in between, Dan Leonard is here to guide you every step of the way and ensure your real estate journey is a success. Thanks for visiting, and we can't wait to work with you!
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5 Tips for Happy Home Buying in Oklahoma with The Leonard Team RealtyGet pre-approved for a mortgage: The first step in finding your dream home is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This will not only give you a clear understanding of your budget but also make you a…
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Just like in any other profession, there are good real estate agents ... and there are, unfortunately, subpar real estate agents, too. But how do you know if you've got a dreamboat or a dud handling your real estate transaction?
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If you've never owned a house before, then it's entirely possible that you've never deep-cleaned a house. (Hey, no shame in that game.) But when the house is yours, the desire to see it as clean and sparkling as it can possibly be is strong -- and you might have no idea…
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Between micro-apartments, tiny homes, and even #vanlife, the real estate industry is taking the saying “less is more” to previously unknown levels. And while we can all get behind the idea of streamlining your life and shedding possessions that no longer meet your needs.
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If you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate, getting your finances in order before you start searching for properties and scheduling appointments will save you from money headaches in the long run.
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Real estate investing is gaining popularity, and if you’ve been giving it some thought, this guide will give you an overview. The goal of any real estate investor is typically to make money. This means purchasing an investment property at a good price so you can rent it…
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If you’re not familiar with home inspections, then you might have a lot of questions about what gets inspected, how thorough the inspectors are, why you even need one, and what you can expect if you’re walking with an inspector through the house you’re hoping to buy.
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Is now the best time to sell your home? That’s an intensely personal question that depends on a number of factors -- many of them beyond your control.
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When you're selling your house, it can be tempting to hope that buyers will see past the surface to the beautiful bone structure of your abode and realize what a lovely life they could make in it.
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Selling your house can be an intensely emotional experience in any market, but it's particularly nerve-wracking when it seems like other homes are going under contract in a matter of days while your listing lingers. In that situation, sellers can't help but wonder if there…
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An open house can be an ideal way to introduce a bulk of buyers to the property you're hoping to sell them, and done right, an open house can sometimes generate multiple offers. The key, though, is "done right" -- not every open house is going to be a buyer's bonanza, and…
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As a homeowner, it's perfectly natural to wonder how much your house is currently worth (and, not so incidentally, how much money you might make today if you were to sell it). Even though the internet has brought information about home values directly to our fingertips, not…