America’s Most Expensive Homes: Part 2

For this blog posting, All My Sons of Oklahoma is continuing to report on America’s most expensive homes as listed on MSN.com. The fourth mansion on the famous list is called Kaiser Estates in Honolulu. The estate is made up of three coastal parcels to equal 5.5 acres of property. It offer 15,000 square feet with tropical landscapes, mesmerizing coastal views and a 12,000 square feet boathouse and marina. The price tag? The Oklahoma City local movers found out: $80 million. It has been on the market since January 2009. For $5 million less, you can purchase the Humming Bird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California. This piece of real estate covers 123 acres. There’s a 17,000 square feet Spanish Revival-Style main home with six guest houses plus 10 townhouses. There’s also a fully-equipped equestrian center and a parking lot for 200 cars. And if guests have to arrive by helicopter, there’s also a helicopter pad to accommodate them.

But any home can be your little mansion, because home is where the heart is, right? If you’re looking to move in the Oklahoma area and surrounding neighborhoods, let All My Sons of Oklahoma take care of the entire residential move for you. All you have to do it book an appointment for your moving day.

America’s Most Expensive Homes: Part 1

For this blog posting, All My Sons of Oklahoma City wanted to report on America’s most expensive homes as listed on MSN.com. These homes are so grandiose and luxurious that they even have names. The first one is an English-style mansion called The Manor and is located in Holmby Hills, California. Candy Spelling put this home on the market back in 2008 for $150 million. It’s 56, 500 square feet and has plenty of amenities including a bowling alley, a wine cellar, rooms for gift-wrapping, a library, a gym, and a media room. It also has 4.6 acres that boat a pool, landscaped gardens, a waterfall and a parking lot good for 100 cars. Fleur de Lys in Beverly Hills is the next home on America’s Most Expensive Homes list. This 35,000 square feet home is priced at $125 million and is allegedly remodeled after Versailles. It has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a 50-seat screening room, Italian marble and gold-embossed leather walls. The Oklahoma City movers found out that the home has been up for sale since 2007 and the owner is not reducing her price. The Tranquility Estate in Lake Tahoe in Nevada is third on the list at $100 million. It’s owned by the co-founder of famous clothing line Tommy Hilfiger. It has a cigar lounge, an art studio, a gym, even a golf course, boathouse and a staircase the replicates the stairs of the S.S. titanic.

Home Buying Mistakes

The All My Sons of Oklahoma are here to help with a few common mistakes people make when they’re in the home buying and moving process so you don’t have to repeat the same faux-pas. Don’t apply for any new credit between the time that you’ve applied for a loan and your closing date. Try to pay for things with the available cash you have until you actually get the loan. Don’t have any non-payroll check go into your bank account within two months of closing that’s over than $500. Non-payroll deposit is viewed as ‘sourced’ so you’ll need to show where it comes from and that’s it’s yours. Deposit money before you actually apply for the loan. The Oklahoma movers also remind you not to change any jobs while you’re in the buying process. If it’s an absolute must because the opportunity as well as the salary are to good to pass up, discuss your situation with your mortgage lender. Also, if you’re paying off a collection account that’s more than a year old , even though that’s logically a positive thing, it will affect your score negatively. Even if you feel ready to move in somewhere, because you feel it’s your dream home, don’t make an offer until you see several homes, between 10 and 12 of them at least. You’ll get a good sense of what you want by comparing them to each other and will be more in tune with what you really want.
When you’re ready to move in, don’t forget the Oklahoma movers and our professional moving services at an affordable price. For more information on real estate and moving, visit our All My Sons of Oklahoma website.

Tips For Buying at Foreclosure Auctions

There are still many foreclosed properties out there that are being sold at auctions. In order to get a good deal, the Oklahoma City movers remind you that you need to do your homework before attending the auction. Know about the neighborhoods, what comparables are going for, the status of the home and how many repairs it will need. Typically, there are open houses so would-be buyers can check out the foreclosed homes before attending the auction. If you’ve never been to an auction before, it might be wiser to start at a smaller one and get familiar with the process so you don’t get lost in between bidding wars. The Oklahoma City moving specialists recommend you also bring a significant of money in a certified check made to your own name to show you’re really serious about purchasing the foreclosed home. If you end up buying a property you sign over that check to the auction company and if you don’t, you can redeposit it back into your account. Large auctions have mortgage companies on site, but you, as a buyer, can go to our own lender if you choose to.