Inspect Your Rental Unit

If you’re thinking about moving into the Oklahoma City area, the Oklahoma City local movers suggest you do your own inspection when choosing a rental apartment. Some places will allow tenants to do their own move-in inspection and you can look out for many scratches, damaged panels, scuff marks, appliances that don’t work, stains on carpets, anything that can be used later to keep your deposit. When you do your inspection, make sure your landlord is there with you, documenting everything there. Take pictures, take notes and you can both sign in agreement. When it comes to get your deposit back, you’ll have proof that the imperfections that are part of the rental apartment are not due to you living there, but they were there prior to you moving in.

If you need help moving into a rental building, call the Oklahoma City movers for your stress-free residential moving services. All My Sons of Oklahoma City will move you in in no time and efficiently. We’re backed by four generations of moving experience and we’re experts even in commercial moves. So you have nothing to worry about.

Obama Reaches out to Unemployed Homeowners

According to MSN online, the Treasury Department just announced an additional $3 billion in funding that targets the nation’s unemployed borrowers. $2 billion of that money is being directed to States participating in the Hardest Hit Fund, boosting the $1.5 billion that they already have and $1 billion will be available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help homeowners in other hard-hit areas. Eligible homeowners will get 24-month no interest loan of up to $50,000. To be eligible they have to be at risk of foreclosure because of substantial reduction in income, like involuntary unemployment and underemployment or medical situation. The Atlanta movers learnt that homeowners also must prove that they have a reasonable likelihood to resume their mortgage payments and related housing expenses in two years, in addition to demonstrating a good payment record before they lost their job.

If you’re having to foreclose on your home and are looking for reliable movers to help you with your residential move, just get online for your free affordable quote from the local Atlanta moving specialists.

New Ways to Fill Vacant Homes

The local Oklahoma City moving specialists learnt that there are new types of properties available for Section 8 tenants. This can be a win-win situation for both landlords and people looking for a change. According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords in areas like Las Vegas are starting to market their upscale homes to low-income renters who receive aid like Section 8. These landlords are keeping their homes occupied, helping to reduce crime that usually vacant homes attract and get a guaranteed payment delivered electronically. The Oklahoma City movers found out that some of these tenants are getting pickier with the homes they are offered, some even turning them down. They are going for bigger homes in better areas with more bedrooms. According to the article on MSN, neighbors have mixed feelings about this situation, some happy to have people reside in otherwise vacated places and others complaining about it.
All My Sons of Oklahoma City, part of the All My Sons Moving and Storage network, is always trying to keep you up to date with the latest in the moving industry , real estate, relocations and anything “home”.

The Blue Whale in Oklahoma

The All My Sons of Oklahoma City movers, your choice in quality moving, love to share, from time to time, things about Oklahoma. Sometimes it’s a famous restaurant in Oklahoma City, sometimes a celebrity sighting in our wonderful town and sometimes it’s a local attraction. The Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma is a famous toothy beached whale built in the 1970s as an anniversary gift from a husband to his wife. It’s 80 feet long, big and blue, and rests on a pond that’s a watering hole for locals and visitors seeking to freshen up as well as have a picnic.
If you live in the area, you should visit. It’s a great place for kids and families to spend quality time. Especially if you’ve just moved in and are looking to get to know the city more. And if you haven’t moved just yet and are still looking for reliable Oklahoma City movers, all you need to do is visit the All My Sons of Oklahoma City website for information on our moving experience, license and insurance, not to mention our reputation.

Cheaper To Upgrade Your Home

It might not be the best time to sell your house because the real estate economy is not what it used to be, however it might be the right time to upgrade and update your home thanks to low-cost improvement projects. Building materials are cheaper and contractors are charging less than they use to. Right now, the estimate is that you can save almost 10% on the cost of renovations. Plus, a home improvement today can mean you can sell for more when the time is right the Oklahoma City local movers say. In fact, according to a study done by Remodeling Magazine you can expect to recoup about two-thirds of your costs on a typical home improvement if you sell your home within a year after completing the renovation. So All My Sons of Oklahoma suggest you choose carefully what those home improvement projects will be. Think about what renovations potential home buyers will care about most, a fancy swimming pool in the back or an upgrade kitchen? New windows for better isolation or new flooring? Consider the urgency of some of the home repairs as well like a leaking roof.

Is It Time To Buy a Condo

During the real estate decline, the condominium market was hit really bad, dropping in from 20 to 60 percent in prices. However this past quarter, according to real estate professionals, the average prices for condos have remained flat. And compared to March of last year, in 2010, sales for condos were up 40%. So, in the online area, through articles and blogs, the question that comes up is whether now is a good time to buy a condo apartment or not. On one hand the mortgage rates are low and there’s a big inventory of condo units to choose from, on the other hand having the deal financed might be hard because banks have stricter guidelines these days. Some banks ask for 20% down payment on a condo and can even ask for upfront maintenance fee in escrow. The local Oklahoma City movers suggest you work with a professional realtor to help you figure out where and when is best to buy a condo. If you find something you like, don’t forget to offer less than you’re ready to pay for. This way, you’ll be able to counter-offer and ready to move in thanks to All My Sons of Oklahoma City.

Don’t Leave Out Valuables During An Open House

All My Sons of Oklahoma City is reminding you not to leave out any items that are valuable when you’re showing your house in the hopes of getting it sold. Make sure things like heirlooms, jewelry, confidential documents, even designer items and other valuables are tucked away in a safe place. You should even consider placing some items in a safe deposit box. Just last May, someone was suspected of stealing 20,000 worth of jewels from an open house that took place in Texas. Even if you’re realtor is present when you’re showcasing your home to potential home buyers as well as your spouse, the Oklahoma City local movers remind you that it’s still a better idea to keep everything hidden. Two or three or even four people supervising doesn’t necessarily keep your things safe. When potential home buyers are scoping out your home, they’re opening drawers, going into bedrooms, opening closets and so on. So it’s best to either have a safe at home or rent one form your local bank. And remember, anything can be stolen including designer handbags, luxury pens, and expensive sunglasses so safeguard your personal belongings.