[peggydavis]

I would look at the place in person before buying. Be sure to check for easements and be sure there is access by road. More places have rural water systems now but sometimes it will be a while before you can be connected.

[nocoldiron]

I will buy in person,I just don't want to run all over the state Gas prices.Biggest argument in our house is buy trailer-20ft?- here to avoid paying tax and to not have to worry about motels that accept pets (George is worried our half ton 8 cylinder 302 won't be able to tow over mountains) or pull very small trailer,make speedy trip and buy travel trailer there.If we can't find a place quickly,we may be living in it till we have a place built or bought.It is going to be an adjustment to start paying sales tax again Need to find out about vehicle inspections also.We don't have them here. I've lived in the country in MO,well,septic,easement problems nothing new.Already been asking about fencing costs When I was young and strong,I wanted to build a fence out of tires-last forever and keep them out of dumps.People pay you to take them!! I am very unorthodox,George is very traditional.Makes for some interesting discussions.Got to look up adverse possession-wow-didn't think of that.Thanks!!

[peggydavis]

We don't have vehicle inspections here anymore.

[okietransplant]

some good deals on used rvs/campers on okc craigslist. you should be able to find something.

oklahoma city recreational vehicles classifieds - craigslist

i do notice many okies want almost full retail for their stuff sometimes though, so don't be afraid to bargain ;-) sounds like you have that covered though. i love a go getter and make do attitude

[mkfarnam]

Originally Posted by nocoldiron

I will buy in person,I just don't want to run all over the state Gas prices.Biggest argument in our house is buy trailer-20ft?- here to avoid paying tax and to not have to worry about motels that accept pets (

,make speedy trip and buy travel trailer there.If we can't find a place quickly,we may be living in it till we have a place built or bought.It is going to be an adjustment to start paying sales tax again Need to find out about vehicle inspections also.We don't have them here. I've lived in the country in MO,well,septic,easement problems nothing new.Already been asking about fencing costs When I was young and strong,I wanted to build a fence out of tires-last forever and keep them out of dumps.People pay you to take them!! I am very unorthodox,George is very traditional.Makes for some interesting discussions.Got to look up adverse possession-wow-didn't think of that.Thanks!!

I have a Dodge Dakota, 4X4, 3.9 V6, 5 sp,w/overdrive.
I pulled an "overweight" dual axle U-Haul trailer from Ca. to Ok. She went over the Ca, Az, and NM mountains with ease and without using 4X4. It took me 2 1/2 days, but I had to make some visits on the way and extra stops for my dog. So actually I just took my time.
First I gave it a major Tune-Up, new (oversized)tires, and Brakes.

There's new smog regulations in OK, and you won't have to stop at the scales.

[nocoldiron]

I thought only the big cities like Tulsa and OKC had smog regulations? We will definetly be living outside city limits-George believes it will take 5-10 acres for him to regain any liking for the human race Oklahoma has not been impacted like the Pacific Northwest and CA with real estate foreclosures and market depriciation.We have no need for air conditioning here so I believe we will be getting rid of both our trucks and getting something with ac here.I do not want to move to OK and house hunt in August!! I would prefer to aclimate myself and George slowly to the summer heat. Been there and done that!!! Going to be a shock to the rest of you who moved during the winter.

[peggydavis]

We don't have the vehicle smog inspections for your catalytic converter anymore.

You will really need a/c in your vehicles in OK.

Come to OK during the beautiful fall weather. That's the best.

[Annemieke Roell]

Originally Posted by ktautfest

The Board of Realtors in Oklahoma has recently reported that the average cost of a home purchased in Oklahoma between 2006 & 2007 has INCREASED 4.2%.

You may be able to find something with a mobile home on it instead of a regular framed house - of course, it would have to be in parts more rural. Have you looked on the fha.gov website for their foreclosed properties availability? The house may be a fixer upper, but if you look at it terms of land value, you may be able to find some bargains.

1. Keep in mind that the Board of Realtors is usually overly optimistic

2. Why on earth would you buy a MH?

There are plenty of properties the OP is looking for available. If you like, PM me for the contact info of a very good realtor who specializes in rural.

For the national Mods: I am an appraiser ... not a realtor. This is not an attempt to obtain business but rather an attempt to help somebody.

(Just trying to keep the DM trafic down).

[caseyQuebar]

Nocoldiron I might have something you would be interested in, look in the classifieds under a thread-- home in southeast oklahoma for sale.

[MajorHart]

Originally Posted by nocoldiron

I use to be able to find lots of properties that fit my wants-5+ acres,well,small house,under 100,000,would really like pond or stream,east side of state in hilly land-seems like they all sold and nothing showed up to replace them.Are people waiting until a better selling market comes back? I thought the Oklahoma rural real estate market was strong despite the national economy?

I think there's a lot of anxiety about where America is heading and no one want to be without a house right now.

We have an older house but figure rent would be far more expensive that just staying here and living in it until better times - I sure hope there are some coming - but I'm not optimistic.

MajorHart