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Nov 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Section 184 vs. FHA vs. Conventional: Which Loan Actually Saves You More?

For eligible Native American homebuyers purchasing on trust or restricted land in our Oklahoma coverage area, a Section 184 loan can require a down payment as low as 1.25–2.25% with no ongoing annual mortgage insurance — often beating both FHA (3.5% down, with upfront and annual mortgage insurance) and conventional financing (commonly 5% or more down, plus private mortgage insurance below 20% equ

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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

Feb 12, 2025 3 min read

Featured Lake Texoma Cabin: 369 Dogwood Ln, Mead, OK (Fixer-Upper on Nearly 1 Acre)

Quick answer: 369 Dogwood Ln in Mead, OK was a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 852 sq ft cabin on just under an acre near Lake Texoma, listed at $105,000 in early 2025. It was sold as a fixer-upper, which made it one of the more affordable ways to get a foothold near the lake on the Oklahoma side.This home was featured in early 2025 and may no longer be available. See current Mead listings →We love a cabin wi

Feb 11, 2025 3 min read

Featured Home: 805 W 1st St, Hugo, OK | 3 Bed Home on Two Lots Near Hugo Lake

Quick answer: 805 W 1st St in Hugo, OK was a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,380 sq ft home on two lots that we featured in early 2025. It offered an open layout, an updated kitchen, a front porch, and lots of yard, all close to downtown Hugo and a short drive to Hugo Lake and the Texas line.Heads up: This home was featured in early 2025 and may no longer be available. See current Hugo listings →This home had a

Feb 7, 2025 5 min read

SOLD: 501 Oliver St, Bokchito, OK | How We Closed Despite Squatters

Quick answer: 501 Oliver Street in Bokchito, OK is SOLD. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,248 sq ft home built in 1973 closed on February 7, 2025 for $175,000. While the vacant home was under contract, squatters moved in and claimed they rented it from the Choctaw Nation. Here's how we got the house back, closed the sale, and what Oklahoma homeowners should know about squatters.🎉 UPDATE: SOLDClosed Feb

Feb 6, 2025 5 min read

10 Home Buying Tips for New Buyers in Texoma: Buy Your First Home With Confidence

Quick answer: The most important home buying tips for new buyers are simple: save for more than the down payment, get pre-approved before you shop, look into first-time buyer programs, and work with a local agent. Then choose a home with resale in mind, inspect carefully, and budget for taxes, insurance and repairs. In Texoma, add well, septic, flood zone and Texas-vs-Oklahoma differences to your

Feb 6, 2025 3 min read

Homes for Sale in Denison, TX Under $500K: What Your Budget Buys

Quick answer: Homes for sale in Denison, TX under $500,000 cover a wide range: three- and four-bedroom single-family homes, restored historic houses near downtown, new construction with energy-efficient features, and some homes on acreage. Denison's spot on US-75, minutes from Lake Texoma, makes it a practical choice for buyers who want value without giving up convenience.Denison is one of our fa

Feb 5, 2025 2 min read

Featured Condo: 5325 Bent Tree Forest, Addison Area of North Dallas, TX

Quick answer: 5325 Bent Tree Forest #2256 was a 1-bed, 1-bath, 896 sq ft condo in the Addison / North Dallas area that we featured in early 2025. It offered vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, a granite kitchen, a treetop balcony, pool access, and two parking spaces. It's a DFW listing, and it's also a good starting point if you're weighing city condo life against a move up to Texoma.Head