Welcoming Fall at Home, Locally, & in the OKC Metro Market

with Terri McQueen, REALTOR®

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It's officially time to welcome fall here in the OKC Metro!

I hope you're enjoying the excitement that a new season brings, whether that's a seasonal drink at your favorite coffee shop, a festive event just around the corner, or simply adding some fresh pumpkins to your front porch.

So as we head into fall, I'm sharing some helpful hacks for getting your home organized that I think you'll find useful. Plus, my honest answers to the biggest real estate questions I've been asked lately, and more. Enjoy!

🏠 Organizing? Here's what you need from Amazon

They may seem random at first, but trust me when I say these can make a big difference in your home.

These are the kind of things you didn't know you needed until you give it a try for yourself:

✅ A Stanley & Yeti Organizer: Perfect to keep everyone's favorite water bottles organized in your cabinets or on your countertop in the kitchen. View on Amazon.​

✅ Linen Closet Organizers: A simple solution to keeping your blankets and linens neat and making it easier to find just what you're looking for. View on Amazon.​

✅ Label Maker: Making it easy to stay organized everywhere from the pantry to your desk, your hobby closet, and beyond. View on Amazon.​

So if you're with me in wanting to get your home organized this season, these recent Amazon finds are ones you'll want to add to cart asap 🛒

📍 3 real questions I've been asked about in the OKC Metro real estate lately...and my honest answers

Q: I saw in the news that rates have come down a bit. Should I just wait for them to keep falling? A: Rates have dipped slightly recently, which is great, but don’t hold your breath for that historically low 3% rate anytime soon. As of August 28th we're seeing rates at 6.6% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.

It's smart to focus on locking in a rate you're comfortable with now that makes sense for you financially. You'll benefit from your home increasing in value over time, and if rates ever do decrease, you have the option of refinancing later.

Q: Are homes taking longer to sell now or sitting on the market without selling? A: If we compare today's market to the hot seller's markets of a few years back, then many homes on average are taking longer to sell. However, that doesn't tell the whole story.

In the OKC Metro, homes go under contract in around 34-40 days which reflects a more normal pace than the lightning-fast sales of recent years. When listings don’t sell, it’s often because they're priced too high, the price doesn't reflect the condition, or there isn't a modern marketing strategy promoting the home.

Q: What's going on with the market in the OKC Metro? A: Right now, the median listing price in August is about $300,000, which is stable compared to last year. The median sold price is close at $278,000, and the average price per square foot is sitting around $168.

So what does that mean? The market has adjusted from the peak, but homes are still selling, and buyers are active. With values generally holding steady or even still appreciating and buyers being more selective, pricing your home right and presenting it well are the key factors that make the difference in getting offers.

*Info pulled from Realtor.com on August 31, 2025

By the way: thinking of buying or selling, or know someone who is? Make sure you reply to this email to get a copy of my Buyers Guide or my Listing Marketing Plan (or both!). Or, you can always schedule a consultation with me to chat about your unique real estate goals, reach out anytime.

📲🙌 Can we talk about this unforgettable Yukon home for sale?

Because if this home's sustainability and recent updates, if that is what you're looking for in your next home, this is for you.

Perfectly located Apache Hills, Yukon, here's what makes it so special:

🏠 1200 sq ft shop
🏠 1000 gallon reverse osmosis water filtration system
🏠 Breezeway, Basement, Separate Dedicated Canning Kitchen
📌 3 beds | 2 baths | 2748 sqft
📌 Listed at $448,750 | 15170 Arrowhead Drive, Yukon

Want more details or to see it for yourself? Simply reply to this email.

Listed by: Connie Williams Group, Stetson Bentley Real Estate.
Listing info as of August, 2025. For the most updated info on this property, contact me.

I hope you enjoyed this month's edition of my newsletter -

🍂🎁 And be sure to stay tuned for my Local Holiday Guide coming out next month. ​I'm excited to share the best of the holiday season in our community with you! I’d love to hear about your favorites, too! If you have any recommended local businesses or holiday events you think should make the guide, please reply back & let me know.

Terri McQueen, Realtor​ Connie Williams Group Stetson Bentley Real Estate 📧 Terri.M@StetsonBentley.com ☎️ 405-250-9343 ✨ Facebook | Instagram 🖥️ Website