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Buyers meet sellers, builders to keep Oklahoma City metro-area housing market balanced Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 The supply of homes for sale stood at 5.5 months on April 30, according to The Oklahoman's estimate using statistics from the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. That level of inventory supports balance in the market, according to Realtors. Read More
30-year mortgages fall for fourth-straight week Updated: Thu, May 24, 2012 The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low for a fourth straight week. Read More
Hope White joins ERA Courtyard Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 Hope White, 2001 president of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, has joined ERA Courtyard, 3441 W Memorial Road, as a residential real estate sales associate. Read More
Dixie Newcomb moves to Paradigm Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 Dixie Newcomb moves to Paradigm north office. Read More
Don't sweat the small stuff Published: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 DEAR BRUCE: I presently have nine years left on a 15-year fixed mortgage at 6.25 percent. My current balance is $69,498. I want to put the house on the market in the spring, as I have never liked the house. I also want to refinance to a lower rate. My options with my present mortgage holder are 1) refinance to... Read More
When retirement plans go away Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 No matter how carefully you've prepared for your retirement, some unforeseen events -- such as losing your job, your health coverage, or a big chunk of your savings in a market crash -- could derail your plans. Consumer Reports Money Adviserís experts suggest some ways you can minimize the financial impact of five... Read More
Driven to get a good used car Published: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 DEAR BRUCE: Our last used car (13 years old) appeared to be in decent condition when we bought it, but it bled us dry on repair costs before it finally died. We thought we were being prudent with our finances by buying a used car, but this one ended up being a money pit. This experience has motivated us to look for... Read More
Lot owner teed off about assessments Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 DEAR BRUCE: Years ago, on a whim, I purchased a lot on a golf-course development at auction. The lot was not in a great area, but the cost was about $1,000. The taxes and assessment fees were minimal. Over the years, however, the owner-assessment fees have increased more than 800 percent. The lot assessment is the... Read More
Rent now, buy later Published: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 Dear Mary: I am hearing about rent-to-own and contract-for-deed home-buying options. My husband and I wonder if this is something we should consider, since we don't have enough money saved up yet for a substantial down payment. How does one navigate through these options? — Jessica, email Dear Jessica: While... Read More
House-buy decision needs solid foundation Published: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: What is a good time to purchase a house? I have been looking at houses. The only thing I noticed is that the interest rates are low, but the houses are high in price. Why is everyone buying and selling? -- Mary, via e-mail DEAR MARY: You are asking about the timing of buying a house. First of all, why... Read More
Disposing of timeshare leaves few good options Updated: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 Bruce Williams answers questions about timeshares and about dealing with the details of an unsigned will. Read More
Retirement Goals Published: Mon, Oct 11, 2010 Q: My husband and I will be retiring in two years. Like everyone else, we are evidencing a downturn in our finances and an upturn in our expenses. My husband is turning a blind eye to my ongoing suggestion that we should make a plan for retirement. He is not motivated and simply says we will "make do." Our immediate... Read More
Get your dementia-suffering mother off the road Published: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: Dementia has hit my family. While there are many upsetting aspects of it, the worst that I have to deal with right now is that my mother, who is the sufferer, insists that she continue to drive. Obviously, she doesn't realize what is happening to her. I really fear for her and others on the road with... Read More
Baby boomers comprise large portion of condo market Updated: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 More and more empty nesters are now attracted to city living. But even those drawn to the city worry that moving downtown could be too jarring a change in their lifestyles, said Eric Tyson, a personal finance expert and co-author of "Home Buying for Dummies." Read More
McCaleb Homes: The Real Thing Updated: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 When the Arts and Crafts Movement came to the fore in the late Victorian period, it was a reflection of the times. The work culture had moved from guilds and master craftsmen to factories and mechanization. The designers and thinkers of the time felt that we were losing artistry in favor of mass production.... Read More
A house divided Updated: Wed, Jun 23, 2010 Bruce Williams answers your questions so you can make "smart money'" decisions. Read More
Home sales dip as housing market struggles Updated: Tue, Jun 22, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The housing market may be on the verge of taking another plunge that could weaken the broader economic recovery. Sales of previously occupied homes are dipping even though buyers can still benefit from government tax credits. And nearly a third of sales in May were from foreclosures or other... Read More
Grandson Needs to Work Updated: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 Our grandson graduated from college in January with an engineering degree. He is unable to find a job in his field. So far, his parents are supporting him, but they have their financial limits. His passion has always been focused on engineering and he believed there would be a job for him. What are his options now? Read More
Reader called out for what she is: 'spoiled' Published: Wed, Apr 21, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I am 26 years old, married for a year, with no children and no mortgage. My husband is ready to divorce me over my spending habits. He listens to your show, and he said that you are always telling people they have to control their spending, which he in turn tells me. I earn almost $20,000 a year, so... Read More
Sell or rent out? Published: Wed, Apr 14, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: We have a house that my parents built in 1960. For the last five years, it has been rented to a family. The majority of the income goes to pay taxes, insurance and upkeep. Now it is empty. We are in the process of fixing it up again, and my husband and I differ on whether we should rent it out again (at... Read More
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