Blog Posts From February 2025

Sep 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Army Corps Docks on Lake Texoma and the Permit Moratorium: What Happened and What's Current

Yes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers really did stop issuing new private boat dock permits at Lake Texoma — twice. The most recent pause ran from March 5, 2020 to May 1, 2021, while the Corps' Tulsa District rewrote the lake's Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). That moratorium has been lifted, and as of the most recent confirmed information, the Lake Texoma Project Office has been accepting new do

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Feb 26, 2025 3 min read

Ardmore, OK Homes with Land: Buying a Home on 1+ Acres in Carter County

Quick answer: Ardmore, OK is a strong choice if you want a home on 1+ acres without giving up easy highway access. The city sits on I-35 between Oklahoma City and the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and the surrounding Carter County countryside offers everything from one-acre lots to ranch-sized tracts. Check water, septic, access, and surveys before you buy.If you're dreaming of a little more room, whet

Feb 25, 2025 3 min read

Luxury Homes in Southern Oklahoma: Durant, Mead & Lake Texoma Estates

Quick answer: Yes, southern Oklahoma has genuine luxury homes. In early 2025, the Durant and Mead area had several homes listed between about $1.25 million and $2.7 million, with features like multi-acre lots, theaters, pools, and Lake Texoma views. For many buyers, the draw is space, privacy, and lake access at a different price point than the big metro markets.When people hear "luxury real esta

Feb 24, 2025 3 min read

SOLD: 5239 Martin Circle, Durant, OK | 2016-Built Home Closes in Bryan County

Quick answer: 5239 Martin Circle in Durant, OK is SOLD. This 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,525 sq ft home built in 2016 closed on February 24, 2025 for $287,000. It was a smooth, well-coordinated sale, and we're grateful to our sellers and to the buyer's agent who helped bring it home.🎉 UPDATE: SOLDClosed February 24, 2025 for $287,000. Congratulations to our sellers on the next chapter, and welcome home to

Feb 22, 2025 3 min read

Is an FHA Loan Right for You? A First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Texoma (TX & OK)

Quick answer: An FHA loan can be a great fit for a first-time buyer in Texoma if you have a modest down payment or a credit score that isn't perfect. With a 580+ score you may qualify with 3.5% down. The catch: the house has to pass an FHA appraisal for safety and livability, so condition matters as much as your credit.We talk with a lot of first-time buyers in Sherman, Denison, and Durant who ha

Feb 21, 2025 2 min read

Featured New Home in Tom Bean, TX: 111 Vaughn Meadows Dr (4 Bed, 2 Bath)

Quick answer: 111 Vaughn Meadows Dr in Tom Bean, TX was a newly built 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2,000+ sq ft, an open-concept layout, and a large backyard. It showed what new construction looks like in a small Grayson County town just a short drive from Sherman, with more space and a quieter setting than most bigger-city options.This home was featured in early 2025 and may no longer be availabl

Feb 21, 2025 4 min read

Lake Homes for Sale in Denison, TX: Where to Buy on Lake Texoma

Quick answer: Yes, Denison, TX has lake homes. The north side of town borders Lake Texoma, with homes near Eisenhower State Park, lake communities like Preston Harbor on the Preston Peninsula, and houses close to marinas. You'll find established lake homes, newer builds and lots. Check Army Corps boundaries, dock status, flood zone and HOA rules before you buy.When people think "Lake Texoma homes

Feb 16, 2025 3 min read

Fix-and-Flip Investment Properties in Southern Oklahoma: An Investor's Guide

Quick answer: Fix-and-flip properties in southern Oklahoma appeal to investors because entry prices are often lower than in North Texas and many small towns have older housing stock ready for updates. Success depends on buying right, budgeting honestly for repairs, knowing what renovated homes actually sell for in that specific town, and having a clear exit plan: resale, long-term rental, or shor

Feb 15, 2025 3 min read

Featured Lake Texoma Land: 1.3 Acres on Texoma Rd in Mead, OK (Sandpoint Area)

Quick answer: This 1.3-acre lot on Texoma Rd in Mead, OK was raw, wooded land in the Sandpoint area of Lake Texoma, with no existing structures and boat ramps, marinas and beaches a few minutes away. It was a blank slate for a custom lake house, cabin, or getaway, as long as the buyer did the due diligence that raw land always needs.This property was featured in early 2025 and may no longer be av

Feb 14, 2025 3 min read

Featured Lake Eufaula Home: 528 Stephens Rd, Eufaula, OK on 3.19 Acres

Quick answer: 528 Stephens Rd in Eufaula, OK was a remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath lake house with 1,805 sq ft on 3.19 acres, less than 10 minutes from a boat ramp on Lake Eufaula. It paired updated finishes and a fireplace with enough land for a garden, a fire pit, and boat storage.This home was featured in early 2025 and may no longer be available. See current Eufaula listings →Most of our work is

Feb 13, 2025 3 min read

Brian & Jonelle Named RateMyAgent Top 10 Agents in Oklahoma and Durant Agent of the Year (2024)

Quick answer: For 2024, RateMyAgent recognized Brian and Jonelle as one of its Top 10 Agents for the State of Oklahoma, Agent of the Year for Durant, OK, and Agent of the Year for Bryan County, OK. They were also nominated for RateMyAgent's Agent of the Year for the State of Oklahoma. The awards are based on verified client reviews.We don't post about ourselves very often, but this one meant a lo