Grand Lake real estate sales have been picking up slowly but surely. Sales prices vs list prices are still all over the board but if a property is priced on the market correctly, the sales price will be 90+% of the list price. There are properties listed way over the value in the peak year of 2007 and they either do not sell or the list price is discounted to get to a real price. Fire sales like you read about in Nevada or Florida are not seen on Grand Lake. Prices even at the peak in 2007 did not skyrocket here as did Nevada and Florida.

We had three properties go under contract yesterday, which is a great day for us. The first is a luxury Grand Lake waterfront home priced in the $750,000-1,000,000 catagory. The home is not closed yet so I will not disclose the selling price but the home went under contract for more than it did one year ago by several thousand dollars. The next home in the $150,000-175,000 price range also sold for a few thousand dollars more than one year ago. The year ago sale was after the home had been on the market over a year with a highly inflated asking price and the home did not sell until price got right. This time the home sold in 43 days. The main difference is the home was priced right this time and the current owners had shined up a few spots in home to make it show better, decluttered the home, and brightened the rooms with lighter colored paint. It is unusual for a home to go back on the market in such a short time but for family reasons the two homes just wrote about did.

The third home yesterday was a fixer upper in the less than $50,000 catagory that was on the market less than a week.

One of the agents in our RE/MAX Grand Lake office had an unusual experience last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He had three different home buyers come on the three different days and all three picked out homes and bid them at 65-68% of list price. The homes were not priced sky high. The result, all three sellers merely laughed at the bids and did not respond. They told the listing realtor to pass the word to the buyers that when they got serious they would talk to them. The moral of this story is, do your homework on the market. Your real estate agent can give you comp sales in the area for the home you wish to make an offer on. Use this information and bid the market. If a home is grossly overpriced bid accordingly, if it is priced right be happy you can get a nice home priced right without a lot of hassle.

For information on buying or selling Grand Lake real estate whether it be a waterfront home, lakeview home, golf course home, investment, or commercial property call the Grand Lake Team, Aaron Hughes or Joe Neill. For Aaron call 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net. For Joe call 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net. We hope to hear from you soon. To search our Grand Lake MLS go to the button above. Also check out our featured listings button above.

Grand Lake Real Estate is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-82jKokqPE

The new Integris Grove 58 million dollar hospital in Grove, OK on the shores of beautiful Grand Lake is up and running as of the end of January, 2010. With a great staff of doctors moving from the old facility and new doctors signed to come in the next several months, health care will be at the forefront for all the fulltime and weekend people on Grand Lake. Click on the link above to hear a UTube video of new hospital.

Grove is a wonderful place for a retirement home, fulltime family home, or weekend home on the lake or golf course. Now with “big city type” health care in a caring small community setting you can have it all. Small town living with big lake fishing, boating, and water activities plus great golf.

Call or email the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake to learn more, Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net

New Grove Hospital on Grand Lake Open and Running is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma is a fun place to make memories, share friends and family, and to kick back and let the world go by. Today is Saturday November 14, 2009. The weather is great with temperature in upper 60′s. Another great weekend at Grand Lake. Today is the Christmas Open House at several of the quaint shoppes of the area. As I drove in a few minutes ago from out of town I was amazed at the cars around the shoppes. The Grapevine, a popular floral and decorating shop north out of town about 5 miles was the first I came by. It must of had 20-25 cars surrounding the business. As I got into town, the downtown area parking was full of cars and this continued all along main street to just before the Honey Creek Bridge when I stopped at our RE/MAX Grand Lake office.

I thought you truly can enjoy the Grand Lake area year round. Of course we think of lake activities including sailing, power boating, jet skiing, fishing and the other enjoyable lake sports but it is so neat that this unique area can offer year round activities for family and friends to enjoy away from the hustle and bustle of the big city go go life.

Give some thought to investing for a good economic purchase but also investing in family and friends at Grand Lake. Fall is the best time to get a bargain on that waterfront home for retirement or waterfront home for the weekend. We also have nice lakeview homes and golf course homes you will like. Go to the Grand Lake MLS button on this page and search for a home in your price range. Better yet, call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK. Hope to hear from you soon.

Fun on Grand Lake All Year Long is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

This week the Tulsa World newspaper reported sales for the Tulsa MLS. The report showed:

                                                     Sept 09              Sept 08              Aug 08

Months Inventory on Hand                5.2                      6.5                      5.1

Pending Contracts                           1119                    973                     1178

Closings                                         1057                   1059                    971

Yr to Date                                       8299                   9093                    7242

Avg Sales Price                               $147,202            $153,353              $152,547

The report would lead one to think that maybe more first time buyer homes dropped the average price. It does report very favorable numbers compared to last year and would lead one to believe that Oklahoma will not see a housing slump in a major way nor a price drop.

The Grand Lake, NE Oklahoma MLS numbers I do not have up to date but our market is similiar to Tulsa market. We have seen some pickup in interest in the last 2-3 weeks in both residential homes and waterfront homes.

My take on Grand Lake real estate market is now is the time to buy if you are thinking of buying in the next year. Inventory of new homes is dwindling and in a normal year the fall is the best time of year to buy a home. Many sellers do not want to carry their property over to the spring seasonal market and you might just get a deal now.

For waterfront homes, lakeview homes, residential home, golf course home, or that waterfront building lot, or other real estate in the Grove/Grand Lake area call The Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK. For Aaron Hughes call 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net and for Joe Neill call 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net

We are here to find you the right place for your needs and desires. Now is the time for a deal at Grand Lake, don’t delay, call today.

NE Oklahoma Real Estate Market is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

The weatherman has been kind to the Grand Lake area of NE Oklahoma this week. Today is Tuesday November 3, 2009 and the third day in a row of beautiful fall weather. It is forecast to be great thru this weekend. You should plan a trip to the Grand Lake area and enjoy it’s pretty fall beauty. You can get in some special and unique Christmas shopping, enjoy some different fine dining, and just unwind in the slow paced area of lake time.

If you have been thinking about a second home on the lake or a retirement home at the lake, now is the time to be looking. We have not seen wholesale price changes on homes, but many times in the fall you can make a bid that gets that special home in your price range bought right. Sellers hate to carry over homes until the spring and will play “lets make a deal” many times.

We can help you find that special place that fits your needs and desires whether it be a waterfront home, golf course home, or lakeview home. We also have many nice homes in gated communities available. Call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for that special service in finding just the right place in the Grand Lake area. We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK.

Wonderful Fall Weather on Grand Lake November 2009 is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

The annual Grove, OK on beautiful Grand Lake press release on the upcoming Christmas Open House shopping annual event is below:

Grove’s Annual Christmas Open House

Grove Area Retailers

November 13-14, 2009 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Featuring 40 lake area merchants, this annual Christmas Open House offers shoppers a great time at the lake buying gifts for loved ones and themselves!  Visit the many unique shops Grove has to offer and enjoy store specials and sampling gourmet goodies.

For further information please contact Sherri 918-786-6600.

This is your opportunity to enjoy shopping the way it should be enjoyed, no mall crowds, no shoving, no lines to check out, and unique gifts at reasonable prices you family and friends will enjoy. The big plus, you can enjoy a long weekend at the lake while enjoying shopping. I am sure many of the shoppes will have hot cider and cookies or other treats out also. Grand Lake is so pretty and peaceful year round, it is not just for the summer months. Come enjoy.

While your here, if you want to think a new lake house retreat  on Grand Lake for Christmas we can help you in your shopping for it also. Late fall is the best time of year to get a deal on a lake house. Sellers don’t want to carry over till spring and will many times offer a deal because they know the market will be slow till spring. The kicker if you wait to buy, by late January sellers are pumped up that in 30-40 days buyers will be out in full force again and they will hold firm on prices then.

For help in finding that just right waterfront home, golf course home, or wooded hunting retreat call the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove. For Aaron Hughes call 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We hope to hear from you soon.

Grand Lake/Grove OK Christmas Shopping Event is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

The Coves on Grand Lake is known far and wide as a very luxurious address to own. The gated community features waterfront homes, golf course homes, and wooded area homes. Homes sell from $120,000 to over 2.5 million dollars. The Coves at Bird island is located on the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake, which is home to the largest July 4th fireworks display in Oklahoma.

Today I want to tell you about an affordable luxury home on the golf course. We have just listed a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2268 square feet m/l.  This home has many fine touches including an open floor plan with a tastefully done mix of tile, wood, and carpet. The high ceilings in the great room and master bedroom are highlited with stained crown molding. There is a Betterliving Patio Room to the back to enjoy nature and the golfers from. There is also an outside patio with hot tub. The closets are spacious and the baths very nice sized with the master including separate shower and jaccuzi tub. The utility is extra large with cabinets and a build in ironing board. The 2 car garage also includes a separate golf cart door and area.

The home is landscaped nicely with beautiful trees at the sides and front of home. The yard includes a sprinkler system. The home was built in 2000 and has been used sparingly as a second home. Current owner has lost spouse and has decided it is time to part with this lovely home. The home is Grand Lake Northeast Oklahoma MLS number 09-1665. This home is priced very attractively at $335,000.

The Coves ammenties are included for full enjoyment. You can enjoy swimming, tennis, swings for kids, a community room, exercise room, basketball court, courtesy boat slips for guests, and an available guest house for nightly rental for overflow guests. There is a 24 hour/7 day week guarded gate entrance with guards trained in CPR and a fire station across road. The dues for all this security, gated access, roads, and common areas upkeep is $100 per month. You can join the 18 hole golf club for a one time fee of $2000 and $153 per month membership fee. You can enjoy the lake and golf lifestyle of Grand Lake in fashion here. The Grand Lake area offers something for all seasons. You can enjoy 4 season’s living in your retirement home, or second home on Grand Lake.

To schedule your showing of this fine home in The Coves contact Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net  We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK. We know and sell the entire Grand Lake area. RE/MAX Grand Lake is the area’s leading firm for buyers and sellers of real estate. We can make the process more inclusive, less stressful, and fun.

You can also search the Grand Lake MLS at the MLS button above. We hope to hear from you soon.

Golf Course Home in Exclusive Gated Community, The Coves at Bird Island on Grand Lake is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

Luxury waterfront homes on Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma are always in demand. Many well to do Americans want a second home at the lake or a future retirement home at the lake where the entire family can gather for holidays and retreats. The shores of Grand Lake offer some excellent spots with ocean like views, pretty land side terrian, a relaxed setting to unwind from the world’s stresses, and just a good place to enjoy.

Aaron Hughes of the Hughes and Neill Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake offers for sale his personal home that is one of the finest luxury waterfront homes you will find on the shores of Grand Lake. This showcase home is located just outside the city limits of Grove in a new area of upscale homes on a lot that has breath-taking views of the beautiful waters of Grand Lake. The home was finished in 2009 by Sawhorse INC., a premier construction company. Aaron planned to and has lived in the home the past few months making sure every detail is finished to perfection. The sodded and landscaped yard with sprinkler system were recently added to complete the home. It is now time to offer this luxury home to the buying public as planned.

The home is 4000 square feet m/l with 4 bedrooms plus a flex room that could be a bedroom, library, or home office. It sets on 196 feet of shoreline in one of Grand Lake’s best locations. You will never find a better view in such a nice area all close to Grove shopping, health care, and civic clubs/churches. The home is full brick and stone for easy care and low upkeep. Almost every room has a great lake view. It includes a kitchen upstairs and another downstairs. It has a living area on each of the two levels. A safe room is built in the lower level. Beautiful woodwork abounds in every area of the home with Alder stained cabinets, crown moldings, paneled stained interior doors, and a alder stained staircase. The roof line is accented with copper. No detail has been left untouched. This is truly a showcase home built by a premier builder with the designer touches added by Aaron Hughes. The home also has Grove city water and gas. Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coop serves the electric needs of the home.

This luxury home also has a three car garage. The floors are a mix of wood, tile and carpet, all in luxury tones. It has an expansive outdoor deck of trex type decking, again for low upkeep. The master suite has a bath with jaccuzi tub and separate tiled shower with frameless glass door. The room has more moldings and trim than I have ever seen in a home. The huge master closet is laid out for the comfort of a couple.

The water along the shoreline is deep and dockable. You can add your own boat dock per your size and number of slips or use a marina only about three miles away and keep the view wide open as I like.

This truly luxury home is offered on the Grand Lake Northeast Oklahoma MLS and by our team for the true market price of $795,000. We have current comp pricing of recent home sales to back this price up. Don’t delay scheduling your viewing of this fine home. The home is MLS number 09-1477.

Contact Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for more information on this fine home or a home in any price range in the Grand Lake area. We offer a great selection of waterfront home, lakeview homes, golf course homes, and neighborhood homes. We can make the process of finding your lake home, second home, family home, or retirement home more inclusive, less stressful, and fun. We hope to hear from you soon.

Luxury Waterfront Home on Grand Lake Grove, OK is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

You can read all the gloom and doom you want on the nation’s real estate market and you can choose to be part of the gloom if you want. However many in the Northeast Oklahoma/Grand Lake area are choosing to live life, be prudent and conservative in their dealing, and go forward. I just checked the NE Oklahoma MLS numbers for contracts pending. As of today, June 30, 2009, 100 contracts are pending in MLS area of Grand Lake and Northeast Oklahoma. Since April 1, 2009 there have been 220 real estate deals closed. I don’t have the information on how that compares to last year, but in this small market these are good solid numbers for both closings and pending contracts.

People who buy in our market have always been conservatrive and not bought more than they could afford nor gotton silly in their bidding prices. Prices did not skyrocket like California, Nevada, Florida and other states whose real estate prices have tanked. You could and still can buy value in NE Oklahoma and the Grand Lake area real estate market. True, there are some homes overpriced and when they finnally sell, they will bring a $100,000 less than asking price. However, homes or land priced right, will sell within 5-7% of asking price.

If you have been holding back from buying that lake home, retirement home, or family home in Grove, Oklahoma or on Grand Lake now is a great time to buy. We have a nice but not burdensome selection of waterfront homes, waterfront lots, golf course homes, neighborhood homes, and investment properties. If your financial house is in order, live and enjoy your life by investing in that special property you have always wanted. Interest rates are at all time lows, if you are a first time buyer you can receive up to $8,000 tax credit, selection is good, and prices are right. Why wait, Oklahoma is alive, well and trading.

If you live in California or another hard hit state you can in most instances take you loss there and still buy cheaper comparable housing the the Grove/Grand Lake area. We don’t have the overcrowding and traffic jams here, come enjoy the good life on Grand Lake.

For more information, call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net  We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, Ok on the shores of beautiful Grand Lake of the Cherokees.

Northeast Oklahoma/Grand Lake Real Estate Market is Alive and Well is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes

We just got a price reduction on a near new golf course home with nice Grand Lake waterview home at Patricia Island Estates in beautiful Grove, Oklahoma. This 2565 square feet m/l 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has room on the second level to add another room if needed. Northeast Oklahoma MLS number for this home is 09-292 with the new price being $284,900 down from $295,000.

This home is on the coveted west side of Patricia Island. Patricia Island Estates is a beautiful new golf and lake subdivision of Grove. You can enjoy year round fun as a retirement home or second home at the lake here.

The home has a vinyl white picket fence in the back. In the front yard is a brick laced driveway with brick entry from street. You can enjoy the lakeview from the front porch or watch the golfers from the back porch. Grove will soon have completed a brand new 58 million dollar hospital for A1 health care all the way in the progressive community. As a full time or retirement resident you will enjoy the fellowship at the golf club, many fine churches and civic clubs, and activities such as Lendonwood Gardens or Har-bor Village.

For more information on Grand Lake, Grove, or Patricia Island Estates call the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake, Aaron Hughes and Joe Neill. Reach Aaron at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net. For Joe 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We know the area and can make your search more inclusive, less stressful and fun. We hope to hear from you soon.

Price Reduction on Grand Lake Waterview on Patricia Island Golf Course is a post from: Grand Lake OK Real Estate with Joe Neill & Aaron Hughes