Gains in Home Values Nationally Lead to a Promising Housing Market in 2013

Great article from Bloombery News on the housing recovering. Last year alone higher property values added about a trillion dollars to household recovery according to Rayn Wang, an economist with HSBC Securities USA Inc. in New York. This combined with record low interest rates, improvement in the economy and increasing optimism among consumers are helping to spur the housing recovery as we head into 2013.


See article from Bloomberg:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/home-price-gains-accelerate-as-u-s-real-estate-market-rebounds.html

Christmas Parade of Homes Benefitting Lawton Food For Kids

We had a great time during our Christmas Parade of homes in The Oaks last weekend! In just 3 hours we raised nearly $1,300 for Lawton Food for Kids! That's enough money to provide 6 children with backpacks full of nuturtious food every weekend for an entire school year!

Nearly 250 people had the opportunity to take a rare look inside 3 luxury residences in Oak Ridge plus one Christmas Dream Home staged by Scott's House of Flowers. Guests were able to enjoy 15 themed Christmas trees ranging from a Waterford crystal tree to a rusitc French country tree.

                                                                                                                                                              The first stop on the tour was the residence of Brent and Becky Copeland. The Copeland residence, also known as The Grand Lexington Manor, was our 2010 Dream Home. The Copeland home showcased 7 themed  trees thorughout including a 14 foot blown glass tree in the great room, icicle tree in master bedroom, pink pricess trees in ganddaughters room, train tree in grandsons room, family heirloom tree in home theater, travel tree in day room and fashion tree in the study.

 

The second home in the tour was the home of builder Ron Nance and wife Susan. This home was our 2009 Dream Home, The Cypress Villa. From the stone cast dining room ceiling to the travertine and wood inlaid floor in the study the home in itself is a showpiece! The Cyrpess Villa showcased a stunning 18 foot designer tree in the great room, ecclectic family heirloom tree in the family room and a Halmark tree upstairs.

The third home home on the tour is the residence of Adam and Whitney Perry. Just competled in October the Perry residence is the latest addition to Oak Ridge. Visitors were able to enjoy a Waterford crystal tree in the dining room showcasing Whitney's collection of Waterford and Bacaraat crystal ornaments. The study showcased a patriotic tree featuring a collection of annual ornaments from the White House historical assocition and the great room showcased a beautiful eccelectic designer tree.

The fourth home on the tour was The Oaks Development Company's Christmas Dream Home, The Grand Bellissimo. This beautif

ul French Country style home is avaiable for purchase in The Oaks. Scott's House of Flowers did a magnificent job turning this home into a rustic winter wonderland. The rustic style tree featured branches and red robin ornaments thorughout.

In addition to touring the homes guests also had the opprotunity to take a horse and wagon ride through Oak Pointe to view the lights. The wagon strolled past the lighted gazebo on Oak Pointe Lake and down the mignificently lit Oak Pointe Blvd.

Santa Claus himself even made the event! Children and adult alike were able to enjoy pictures with Santa and the story of the true meaning of Chrismtas presented by Santa.

Over the past 4 years The Oaks Development Company has raised over $21,000 for Lawton Food for Kids from events ranging from their Dream Homes to the Christmas Parade of Homes. Food for Kids is a wonderful program that provides chronically hungry elementary aged school children with backpacks full of nutritious food to take home over the weekends and school holidays. Without this program many of these children would have little or nothing to eat. The proceeds raised over the last 4 years is enough to provide over 100 children wtih backpacks full of nutrious food every weekend for an entire school years.

Thanks to everyone who came out and had fun with us while helping to support a wonderful cause.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Oaks Development Company!

www.TheOaksDevelopmentCo.com

The Oaks Development Company raises nearly $1,300 for kids - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo -

The Oaks Development Company raises nearly $1,300 for kids - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo -

Fall Block Party / Tour of Homes in The Oaks

We had a great time last weekend at our Fall Block Party and tour of homes! We would like to thank everyone who came out to join us for a buffalo hamburger and hot dog! We had all 13 of our homes open in The Oaks for touring including our two homes in Oak Ridge which are normally shown on an appointment only basis. We had the Grand Opening for TheSunrise Valencia in conjunction with the tour. Many people loved the two master suites showcased in this home. The weekend was a great success! Many visitors came out and The LakeView Rialto sold after just two weeks on the market!
The Lakeview Rialto
The Sunrise Valencia

Ron Nance Earns Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Educational Designation

Lawton, August 29, 2012 – Ron Nance CEO of The Oaks Development Company is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying him as a builder with the skills and knowledge necessary to build a home to meet the unique needs of aging home owners, disabled owners or their visitors.

The National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with the AARP and NAHB Research Center, created the CAPS program, which includes training and education on the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to compete in the ever growing market of baby boomer home buyers.

The Oaks Development Company is the builder/developer of a community known as “The Oaks” and consists of two neighborhoods in Southwest Lawton, Oak Pointe and Oak Ridge. Many homes in The Oaks are designed with the concept “downsizing space while upgrading amenities”. This is a concept appealing to many people looking for a smaller home with less maintenance but don’t want to give up the nicer amenities.

CAPS graduates include builders, designers, architects, occupational therapists and others who help homeowners create a space where they can remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably as they age.

In three days of coursework, the CAPS curriculum provides education on the latest ideas, products and building techniques that enable the homeowner to stay in their own home.

CAPS program graduates are required to maintain their designation by attending continuing education programs and/or participating in community service projects.

“My goal is to build a home where the home owner is able to live for a long, long time and truly make the golden year’s golden.” said Nance.

For more information about The Oaks Development Company visit www.TheOaksDevelopmentCo.com or call 580-248-4411.

Welcome Jerry and Nita Knight!

We had a great closing this week with Jerry and Nita Knight! It is wonderful to be a part of a community where neighbors know each other and are excited about the addition of new neighbors! The Knights choose a beautiful home with a great view of Oak Ridge buffalo pasture and Oak Ridge lake which is taking shape. They are a great couple and we are excited to have them as a part of the neighborhood! The Knights have given us a wonderful testimonial which we would like to share:

“The process of buying a new home in The Oaks has been wonderful! We recommend The Oaks to all of our friends looking at homes. The Oaks team of professionals has been there to assist us throughout the entire process. We have been looking at homes out here for several years. We loved our old home but began to wonder if we will still want to take care of a huge yard and pool in 10 years. We found a completed home in The Oaks that we love and Ron and Whitney made the process so easy. In less than 30 days we were moving into our new home because Ron took our old house as a trade. We didn’t have to go through the hassle of putting our house on the market and waiting for it to sell. The convenience was unbeatable!  On top of that, we were able to lock in the lowest interest rate we have ever seen! Now we are able to look forward to many years of enjoying the things we truly enjoy in life!”

-Jerry and Nita Knight

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:

SINKING MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES SPUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET!

National media attention has focused on record low mortgage interest rates this week. Local mortgage companies report rates as low as 3.25% for a 30 year fixed rate loan! Buyers everywhere are taking advantage of record low rates and upgrading to new homes. Stop and ask yourself this question, Are you happy with your current home? Is it up to date with the latest finishes? Is it on par with new ENERGY STAR compliant codes? Is it in the neighborhood you want to stay ………… Is it the place you imagine yourself living 10 years from now? If you answered no to any of above then NOW is the time to take advantage of incredibly low interest rates and invest in as much home as you can! When rates go back up you won’t be able to buy half as much home as you can today! Homes in The Oaks offer the latest styles and finishes, are extremely energy efficient, are located in a beautiful, quiet lakeside community and are designed with luxury finishes and amenities that will accommodate your lifestyle well into the future. Don’t fall into the trap of staying put or refinancing. TODAY is the day to get what you really want! Come out to The Oaks today and let us show you just how easy investing in the home of your dreams can be!