I remember when Vivian looked at me with eyes that would break any heart. “Nikki, I’m really scared,”she said. “I had no idea how much there is to do. This is insane!” I’d met with Vivian once before and now she was getting serious about the idea of listing her Oklahoma City house for […]
How to Plan (and Survive) a Family Meeting for Moving Mom or Dad
The past holiday season may have been an eye-opening one for you or another family member. If you have an older loved one or parents who are living alone, family members may have noticed that Mom or Dad or Grandma or Grandpa have “slowed down” quite a bit or – even worse – may not […]
Questions to Ask When Touring Oklahoma City Retirement Communities
I totally get it. If you’re an older adult cautiously considering the idea of moving into a senior retirement community, the notion can be overwhelming. What? You? Among the voices swimming in your head, one cries loudly “No, no no!” And, if you’re a family member helping an older loved one prepare for the future, […]
“Senior Living Truth Series” to Educate & Empower Oklahoma’s Senior Homeowners
The truth. It’s what Oklahoma City homeowners want concerning late-in-life housing issues like reverse mortgages, 55+ senior living options, selling a house in today’s market, and preparing to “stay put” in your own home as you age-in-place. These topics, along with others, will be presented in the upcoming Senior Living Truth Series as 90-minute monthly […]
Recent Sale Sets a New Price Point for Historic Crown Heights
OKC Mature Moves is proud to serve Crown Heights homeowners by raising the bar, setting the new top comparable for price per square foot of homes sold in the area. While many agents either overprice homes and then chase the market, or underprice homes and leave valuable equity on the table, Chris and Nikki Buckelew […]
Three Bedroom House for Sale in Edmond’s Blue Quail Ridge
This single story (1 level) home located in Blue Quail Ridge of Edmond features 2 spacious living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a 3-car garage. Northwest Oklahoma City awaits! If you are looking for a place to call home in the Edmond, Oklahoma school district that has been cared […]
Gorgeous Edmond House for Sale in Oxford Park: Incredible 3-Car Garage & Huge Covered Patio
This fantastic home in Edmond, Oklahoma is a place to lay your head, relax, and refresh from the rigors of daily life. A beautiful Larry Toombs home located in a highly desirable Edmond, Oklahoma neighborhood is ideal for anyone on the prowl for houses for sale in the Edmond school district. 14116 Oxford DR, Edmond, OK 73013 […]
Educators, Advocates, then Real Estate Agents – In That Order
Someone recently told me they thought I had “overstepped my bounds” as a real estate agent because I asked a client if she had considered a retirement community that offered more services than the one she was presently considering. Naturally, my feathers were a bit ruffled because anyone who knows me or Chris knows that […]
Create Your NEW Normal
“That’s normal. It’s just a part of the aging process.” I literally want to scream when I hear that phrase — especially when it is uttered by a doctor, psychologist, or other healthcare professional. Someone once said to me that normal is “a cycle on a washing machine and nothing more!” I love this […]
Choose to Age with Attitude
Are you aging with attitude? I can assure you that you are… the question is what attitude? The dictionary defines attitude as: “A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.” Based on this definition, the way you think and/or feel about age and […]