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Craft Homes at Buck Crossing with 5% OHFA buyer grant information

Craft Homes at Buck Crossing: How the 5% OHFA Grant Works

Eligible buyers purchasing select Craft Homes in Buck Crossing may receive 5% down payment assistance. Applicable program homes carry a three-year primary-residence requirement.

  • 3 months ago
  • New Construction
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OHFA Down Payment Assistance: The Repayment Detail Buyers Need to Know

OHFA assistance can help with down payment and closing costs, but it is a repayable second mortgage. Here is what Oklahoma buyers should verify before choosing it.

  • 3 months ago
  • OKC Real Estate FAQ
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What Does a Home Inspection Cover in Oklahoma City? Here’s What to Expect

A home inspection is one of the most valuable steps in buying a house, and here in the OKC metro, clay soil and hail mean a few local quirks show up more than most buyers expect.

  • 3 months ago
  • OKC Real Estate FAQ
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What Is Earnest Money, and How Much Do You Really Need in Oklahoma?

Earnest money confuses a lot of first-time buyers. Here's what it actually is, how much is typical in the OKC metro, and exactly when you can (and can't) get it back.

  • 3 months ago
  • OKC Real Estate FAQ
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Do You Need a Home Inspector on a New Construction House in OKC?

Just because a home is brand new doesn't mean it's been checked with your interests in mind. Here's why I still recommend an independent inspector for new construction buyers across the OKC metro, and the one inspection most people never know to ask for.

  • 3 months ago
  • New Construction
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Downsizing in OKC: Should You Sell Your Home First or Buy Your Next One First?

Sell first or buy first? It's the question that trips up more downsizers than the actual move does. Here's how to think through rent-backs, bridge loans, and contingent offers in today's OKC metro market.

  • 3 months ago
  • Downsizing
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The Insurance Surprise That Can Derail a Luxury Home Purchase in the OKC Metro

OID's August 2026 update shows why OKC luxury buyers should compare equivalent homeowners coverage and confirm a bindable quote before contract deadlines.

  • 3 months ago
  • Luxury Real Estate
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Relocating to OKC From Out of State? Here’s How to Buy a Home You Haven’t Seen In Person

Moving to Oklahoma City from out of state and can't fly out for a house-hunting trip? Here's how to buy a home here long-distance, safely and confidently.

  • 3 months ago
  • Relocation
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Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire, Not After

Thinking about retiring in the OKC metro? The house isn't the hard part - the financing is. Here's why buying before you retire beats waiting until after.

  • 3 months ago
  • Retirement Living
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Row of attached single-story brick patio homes on a suburban street in the OKC metro

Patio Homes and Townhomes: A Downsizing Alternative to 55+ Communities

Not every downsizer wants an age-restricted community. Here's how patio homes and townhomes in the OKC metro deliver a maintenance-free, lock-and-leave lifestyle without an age requirement.

  • 3 months ago
  • Downsizing
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