Reasons to Buy Your Tulsa, OK Dream Home in 2011!

In a recent article posted in Realtormag, Michele Lerner gives 5 reasons why you should buy a home in 2011. They include:

▪ Mortgage rates will stay low. Even with rates climbing — maybe to as high as 6 percent by 2012 — they are still well below where they have been historically.
▪ Tax cuts could help. Extending the tax cuts could encourage a more rapid recovery for the economy.
▪ Americans want to be home owners. A recent Fannie Mae survey showed that Americans still believe a home is a safe and desirable investment.
▪ Builders are about to begin building. Home builders have been sitting on the sidelines. This year, they think pent-up demand will create an appetite for new homes.
▪ Homes are shrinking. Homes are getting smaller, which has made them more affordable.
Source: Investopedia, Michele Lerner (12/24/2010)

If you are considering buying or selling a Tulsa, OK luxury home, now really is a great time! Contact Kelly Howard, McGraw Realtors, 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com to find out more.

Dealing with a Home or Business Fire

A home or business fire is not only destructive it can also leave you wondering "what do I do next"? First, contact your insurance company and inform them of the fire and gets things going from their side. Second, get all your important documents together , especially those that have survived the fire. If they didn't survive the fire, attempt to get another copy. Third, take inventory of what was and wasn't damaged. Damaged property can be difficult and stressful to handle, so call the professionals. Fourth, contact your insurance agent as soon as possible.

For more information on Tulsa, OK fire and water restoration, mold damage, or helpful tips after this type of damage to your property call Roger Fisher, PCC Cleaning and Restoration at 918-641-1111 or visit their website at www.pcccr.com.

For Tulsa, OK insurance, contact Mike Tedford, Tedford Insurance at 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.

For all your Tulsa, Oklahoma area luxury real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Just for Fun....Which Celebrity Would Make the Best Neighbor?

Many of us have dreamed of becoming rich and famous, so to speak; however, have you considered which celebrity would make the best neighbor? In Tulsa, OK luxury real estate you could find many local celebrities that would make a best neighbor choice. When considering national and international celebrities, however, what do Americans think? Zillow, a real estate website, conducted it's fourth annual Zillow Celebrity Neighbor Survey. Who is it that Americans would most like as a celebrity neighbor and who would they least like as a celebrity neighbor? Read on to find out:

Most Desirable Neighbors for 2011
Sandra Bullock – 26%
Sarah Palin – 10%
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi – 9%
The Obamas – 8%
Conan O’Brien – 7%
Lady Gaga – 3%
Katy Perry and Russell Brand – 2%
Justin Bieber – 1%
Other – 7%
None of the above – 27%

Worst Neighbors of 2010
The Jersey Shore Cast – 26%
The Obamas – 15%
Sarah Palin – 13%
Kanye West – 11%
Mel Gibson – 10%
Charlie Sheen – 8%
LeBron James – 3%
Mark Zuckerberg – 1%
Other – 1%
None of the above – 13%

For more information on the Zillow Celebrity Neighbor Survey, visit www.rismedia.com to read their original article.

For all your Tulsa, OK area luxury real estate needs, contact Kelly Howard, The Tulsa Luxury Property Group at McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.

Incorporating Green Products into Your Tulsa, OK Home

When building, remodeling, or replacing products in your Tulsa, OK luxury home, eco-friendly or green ideas can be very easy and often inexpensive to implement. Here are some easy ways to incorporate green products into your home:

• When building a new home, face the widest part to the north or south.
• Place doors and windows where you will receive good cross-ventilation.
• Ensure your attic space is well ventilated by using roof ridge vents, lighter colored roof materials, lots of insulation, and by placing A/C ducts in the attic to help absorb the heat.
• Install an energy-efficient and properly sized heating and A/C system for your home, make sure that duct work is correctly sealed, and use a programmable thermostat.
• Utilize landscaping materials, plants and design that is appropriate for the climate and rainfall levels in your area. There are even newer products, such as Garden Glass, that incorporate glass as a safe use in landscaping.
  
• Use low-flow toilets and shower-heads and energy-efficient appliances.
• Recyclable and renewable materials can be used for decking, siding, interior and exterior trim, and more.
• Choose flooring materials made out of concrete, bamboo, or recycled wood.
• Replace your air conditioning filter regularly to enhance the performance of your air conditioning system and to reduce pollutants in your home.
• Replace older lighting fixtures and dimming switches for newer ones that utilize more energy efficient technology.
  

When you're done with all the old products, remodeling, and building supplies, call David Tittle with I-Haul at 918-261-4008. I-Haul will remove all the old products, recycle and donate what they can and dispose of the rest.

For more ideas or estimates on incorporating green products into your Tulsa, OK home, contact the professionals below:

Tulsa OK area Roofing: A-Best Roofing, Judy Smith, 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.
Landscaping Design in Tulsa, OK: Bluum Outdoor, contact Nathan at 918-599-8500 or www.bluum.net.
Tulsa, OK Heating and Air Conditioning: Air Assurance, contact Stephen Taylor, 918-258-HEAT or 918-258-COOL or www.airassurance.com.
Building and Remodeling in Tulsa, OK: US Building Systems, contact Rick Oberlender at 918-743-1293 or usbs@att.net.
Air Conditioning Filters: Filters 4 Me, contact Rick Butefish at 292-8600 or www.filters4me.com.
Tulsa, OK Flooring Products: ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, contact Jim Ecrette at 252-7711 www.prosourcefloors.com/tulsa (ask for Darryl Baskin’s preferred pricing).
Tulsa, OK Electric Services: Murray Electric, Larry Murray, 918-557-3020 or www.murrayelectric.com.
Garden Glass of Oklahoma: Leigh Murray, Garden Glass, 918-232-0210 or www.gardenglassofoklahoma.com.

To find energy-efficient, eco-friendly, or luxury homes in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw realtors 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Homes for Sale in the Tulsa, OK Area

Gorgeous Horse Ranch for Sale in Mounds, OK!

19983 S. Sheridan Rd
Mounds, OK. with 80 Acres

$2,699,000

4 Bedrooms
3 Full, 2 Half Bathrooms
5 Living Areas
3 Car Garage

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Updated Owasso, OK Home!

11607 E. 84 Ct. N.
Three Lakes Village in Owasso, OK.

$99,500

3 Bedrooms
1 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms
2 Car Garage

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Exquisite Custom Luxury Home in Bixby, OK.

15080 S. Columbia Ave.
The Estates of Posey Creek Farms in Bixby, OK.

$1,250,000

4 Bedrooms
3 Full 2 Half Bathrooms
4 Living Areas
3 Car Garage


For more information on any of these Tulsa, OK area homes for sale or to buy or sell Tulsa, OK area luxury real estate, contact Kelly Howard of McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.

De-stressing Your Tulsa, OK Closing!

Buying and Selling your Tulsa, OK. luxury home can be a stressful process, but when the closing process doesn't happen smoothly, it can add even more stress. Here are a few tips to help the closing process happen without a few of the most common glitches. First, listen to the professionals. If your Tulsa, OK real estate agent or mortgage broker gives you suggestions for the closing and moving process, heed their advice. They see problems regularly and can help you avoid some of the most common problems. Second, pack and move out of the house as early in the day, or even the night before, as possible and schedule closing for the afternoon. For buyers, schedule the final walk through earlier in the day as well. This added time should help with any unplanned delays. Third, consider adding a little extra expense to your budget in case there is a delay in closing and storage or hotel costs are needed or you need to hire a professional for an unexpected home repair. Finally, ask for a final settlement statement a day or two in advance of closing so that there last minute surprises are kept to a minimum.

For more information on Tulsa, OK closing process or if you are in need of Tulsa, OK closing services, contact JJ Pierce, Closings of Tulsa, 918-493-2241 or www.closingsoftulsa.com.

For all your Tulsa, OK area mortgage needs, contact Karen Heston, Bank of Oklahoma, 918-488-7353 or http://kheston-boklo.mortgagewebcenter.com

For all your Tulsa, Oklahoma area luxury real estate needs, contact, Diana Riley-Patterson of the Tulsa Luxury Property Group at McGraw Realtors, 918-782-3211 or www.tulsaluxurypropertygroup.com.

Luxury Homes for Sale in the Tulsa, OK Area

Secluded Owasso, OK Luxury Home For Sale
15601 East 82nd Street North
in Owasso, OK.

$1,900,000

4 Bedrooms
4 Full, 2 Half Bathrooms
4 Car Garage

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Luxury Home for Sale in Jenks, OK.

10726 S. Lakewood Ave.
The Gates at Forest Park

$4,200,000

6 Bedrooms
7 Full 4 Half Bathrooms
5 Car Garage

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Luxury Home for Sale in Owasso, OK.
10001 N. Glen Ellen Dr.
Clearbrook Addition

$2,100,000

5 Bedrooms
6 Full 2 Half Bathrooms
4 Car Garage




For information on any of these Tulsa, OK area luxury homes or for all your Tulsa, OK area luxury real estate needs, contact Kelly Howard of McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.