Quail Ridge

Notes on Lot 9 Quail Ridge Lots of open space Windows across back with pond view Outdoor entertaining area Approx 3,000 soft (that’s minimum for subdivision) So far looks 2,849 plus possible 800 bonus room. $365-369,000 depending on upgrades Plans…

Home shopping pro tip for furniture placement

Easily rearrange your furniture placement using fabric cutouts when shopping for homes

Whether or not you’re downsizing—or rightsizing—in your next home, room dimensions, layout and furniture placement are major considerations as you look at homes for sale. Rather than have the disappointment of your furniture not fitting as you’re moving in, why not…

March housing market update shows rise in sales price

March 2018 Shawnee Housing Market Update

New residential real estate activity has been relatively slow in the first quarter of 2018, yet housing is proving its resiliency in a consistently improving economy. Some markets have had increases in signed contracts, but the vast majority of the…

I am sold on (Shawnee) teachers!

Steve Reese talks to his wife, Sharon, who's a special education English teacher at Shawnee High School

There’s a side to my wife, Sharon, and I you may not know about. Being political junkies at heart, we really gravitate toward advocacy in our respective areas—public education and private property rights. Our work—paid and volunteer—has us going in different…

Shawnee students learning through community service

Shawnee High School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Mary Rolette and Steve Reese

Last week Mary K Rolette invited me to speak in a panel discussion for her Family and Consumer Sciences class last week about the adoption option. I enjoyed getting to talk to these high school students about my experience as an adopted…

OPEN HOUSE – 15 E Drummond St

15 E Drummond curb appeal shot

OPEN HOUSE Sunday Feb 25 • 2:00-4:00 PM 15 E. Drummond St • Shawnee, OK 74801 $175,000 • 3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 2 Living Areas • 2,225 Sq. Ft. • Finished Functional Basement! COMPLETE INFO+PICS Totally remodeled with all the new modern touches! Original wood floors and all new windows. The granite…

January 2018 stats signal more sellers in the market

monthly housing Shawnee market update, Shawnee Oklahoma

Last year, U.S. consumers seemed to be operating with a renewed but cautious optimism. The stock market was strong, wages were edging upwards and home buying activity was extremely competitive. Not much has changed in 2018 in terms of those…

Richard’s Drug beats a national chain with service

Jamie Barrick, owner of Richard's Drug

Editor’s note: Richards Drug closed on December 31, 2020. This post remains as a snapshot of a locally owned business that once exemplified outstanding service and community connection in Shawnee. Sharon and I are customers of Richard’s Drug and were…