Realtor, real estate agent, salesperson, broker – there are many names and although there is a lot of overlap in the responsibilities of these roles, there are significant differences. Thanks to this realtor.com article, we can help explain the differences!

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. The Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi has been serving youth ages 6-18 since 1996. Oxford’s Clubhouse, the L.O.U. Barksdale Clubhouse, was opened in 2006. Led by Director, Kenorus Wilson, the club provides local children a safe place to go after school and during the summer months.

With interest rates going up and buyers wondering if they should still look to purchase a home, many ask us (and their lenders) what type of loan they should get. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has been the “gold standard” for American home buyers since 1954. But is that the right type of loan for you? It depends.

The Frame Up has been custom framing Oxford and surrounding Lafayette county’s art work since 1980. While in college 22 years ago, Tommy Cribbs began working at The Frame Up. He purchased the business in 2014. He has an eye for custom framing and a friendly, attentive presence that makes you feel like you are his favorite customer each time you walk in!

HOTTY TODDY! The Ole Miss Rebels just won their FIRST National Baseball Championship this weekend! We could not be more excited and proud of our Ole Miss Rebels! With the success of our baseball team, the excitement of fall football in The Grove, the upcoming women’s volleyball and basketball season, the anticipated Ford Center season of shows and all the other fantastic events that Oxford and the University of Mississippi offer, we’ve had many clients looking to buy a second home in Oxford.

This month’s Interior Decorator Spotlight is Magnolia Lighting. Magnolia Lighting, owned by Pam Whitfield, has been a family-owned business since 1984. It offers the largest selection of lighting, door hardware and home accessories in the Mid-South, and Oxford is lucky to have one of its four showrooms in the state. Their sister company, Whitfield Electric, services commercial and residential electrical needs throughout North Mississippi. We recently met with Magnolia Lighting in Oxford to ask 3 questions.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. LOU-HOME focuses on building a better Lafayette-Oxford-University community through affordable places to call home. Its goal is to increase and promote affordable housing opportunities within our local community.

PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance is a term that lenders use with buyers and many of our clients ask us to explain it. (But our local lenders here in Oxford do a pretty great job of doing just that!) Here’s a great realtor.com article that helps to explain the details of PMI and why you would have to pay it.

Now that school is out for summer and vacations are starting, don’t forget about some home maintenance tasks that are both important for the curb appeal of your home, but also important for your pocket book!

Who doesn’t love a slice of pizza, a cold beer and live music? Scott Caradine knew this to be true and sought to create a spot in Oxford that offered just that. Now almost 30 years later, Proud Larry’s is still offering its pizza, beer and live music and is busier than ever!

We all know Zillow and Realtor.com, but what is the MLS? The Multiple Listing Service is a huge database of home listings and it’s what most real estate agents and appraisers use. Thanks to this realtor.com article, we can help explain it!

This month’s Interior Decorator Spotlight is Amanda McGown, an interior designer at SummerHouse in Oxford. SummerHouse opened its doors in Ridgeland, MS 18 years ago and decided to open another store in 2016 in Oxford. SummerHouse is a full service interior design firm with a showroom that showcases about 10% of what’s available to their clients. They have a fantastic fabric and wallpaper library in their store. They strive to offer quality design services and furnishings at various price points. Our feature designer, Amanda McGown, joined the SummerHouse team of Oxford in 2021.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. We asked Wayne Andrews, Executive Director of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, “Why should we have an arts council in our community?” He shared, “Arts Councils are an important part of any town by providing artists with resources and community members with access. Arts Councils provide support to local artists whether it’s through grants, physical teaching or studio space, festival opportunities, or continuing education. They are also a major driver of economic development in our community.”

Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who has had some past credit troubles, there are some ways to bring your credit score up! Thanks to this realtor.com article, we will get a few tips and learn just how long it takes to get a higher score.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! With its prime location on the Oxford Square, Oxford Creamery is the perfect place to satisfy your ice cream craving! And with Summer just around the corner, you’ll all want to pop in for some cold treats.

Choosing a quality mover is a BIG deal and we’re here to share a few tips. *Thanks to moving.com (part of the realtor.com network).

If you know anything about Oxford real estate right now, you know that we are in a true seller’s market. I’m sure your neighbors and friends have told you stories about their selling experiences. But there are some things being said that just aren’t true about today’s market. Read more from this realtor.com article.

With its landmark location on North Lamar and its homegrown alternative to the big supermarket chains, Chicory Market has become a community hub for people looking for quality produce and a place where all can feel welcome and attended to daily. It’s definitely more than just a grocery store!

We see so many home organization ideas on Pinterest and Instagram, but do they actually work? This realtor.com article discusses 8 organization tactics that actually make your home more of a mess!

As if buying a home could not be any more challenging, it looks like interest rates are starting to go up, up, up! Is there any way to lock in an interest rate right now?