Real Estate Information

Your Tulsa, OK real estate is up for sale and you are scrambling around making sure everything sparkles and shines for the prospective buyers that you be showing the home. When you get everything inside to your specifications, the outside will be the main focus. Many home buyers will not want to see the inside of your home if the outside does not appeal to them. Take the time and use a few pointers on how to get your home ready for buyers.

Check it Out for Yourself

Go to the corner or the street and take a good, hard, long look at your home. What does it say? The view you are seeing right now is the one prospective buyers will be viewing. Do you have overgrown grass? Are your window sills in need of paint? Is the front entrance cluttered with items that should be in the garage? Make sure the front entrance of your home looks appealing and do not forget the back as well.

Add Nighttime Ambiance

Make your home attractive at night as well as the daylight hours. By adding solar or low voltage lights to the driveway your home can have a nice look. The Tulsa, OK homes that are lit enough for security but not glaring at the rest of the homes on the street will give potential buyers the impression that this home is in a good area and is well taken care of by the owners.

Landscaping Can Make a Difference

When considering the appearance of the outside of your Tulsa, OK real estate, it can have too much or too little. The bushes and trees that adorn your yard should not be overboard. The addition of a couple of bushes is fine, but if you add too many it will detract from the look. Flowers are also a nice touch but too many make the lawn look cluttered. If you want an assortment, put them in a container or surrounded by edging or brick so the look is not haphazard.

Please visit my next blog for more options to consider when getting your Tulsa home ready to sell.  You can also check out my website for more Tulsa, OK real estate seller information and tips. 

When it comes to tourism, one of the draws for Jenks, Oklahoma real estate owners and visitors is the Oklahoma Aquarium, which is the only freestanding aquarium in the state. The aquarium is on a 66 acre area along the Arkansas River and is approximately 72,000 ft. The aquarium is a tourist attraction built specifically with the purpose in mind of accommodating 500,000 tourists every year.

With a 500,000 gallon aquarium called Shark Adventure, the aquarium has a tunnel where visitors can walk to visit the sharks - lemon and bull sharks that reside in Shark Adventure. For the die hard fisherman the Karl and Beverly White National Fishing Tackle Museum has the world’s largest collection of vintage fishing tackle.

Another point of interest is the Victorian home in which Dr. B.W. McLean also had a medical practice. This 1913 Victorian home is kept up by the family and has the original items which were present in the home when Dr. McLean practiced. The original furniture, medical office, examining room, dishes, clothing, and personal items which all belonged to the doctor are on display for the public to see how this small town doctor lived in Jenks, OK. There is also a silent movie projector from 1920, a WWI uniform from the army, and a gas street light to name a few of the memorabilia that are on display. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and puts Jenks, OK real estate on the map of US history.

Radio City Music Hall is another location in Jenks that may be of interest to those interested in history, with the wide array of vintage radios and phonographs. You may also went to visit the Broken Arrow Historical Society, as well as celebrating freedom with the Annual Freedom and Aircraft & Military Vehicles Display. There are displays of aircraft from World War I to the Vietnam era. Many historical places of interest are contained in and around the Jenks, OK real estate area that once better known as a petroleum producing town.

In the suburbs of Tulsa, a small town called Jenks, Oklahoma resides between the north-south route, U.S. 75 and the Arkansas River. This town’s roots go back to 1904 when the Midland Valley Railroad established it and was named after the director. Jenks, OK was a petroleum producing town until oil tanks on the Jenks, OK real estate gave way to agriculture. In the 1920’s there were many Bulgarian families who immigrated to this area of the country and started farms.

The last census of 2000 counted 9,557 people in the town of Jenks, OK. There were 3,451 households and of these households 43.1% were households with children under the age of 18. Only 1% were sole residents and 31.5% were age 25 to 44 with the average age being 35. The population is fairly evenly distributed with a ratio of 90 males for every 100 females over the age of 18.

The average Jenks, Oklahoma’s household earnings are $54,637 and of this males earned $42,148 compared to females who earned $28,419 per year. The median income for a household in this Oklahoma suburb was $61,050 per year. According to statistics approximately 2.6% of families and 4.6% of Jenks’ population were below poverty level when it came to income. This city is small by most standards at 14.9 square miles. Of the 14.9 miles, 14.3 miles is land and 0.6 is water. 

For more information on Jenks, OK real estate and how you and your family can become a part of its growth, please visit my website or call me anytime - 918-231-5704. 

Broken Arrow, OK real estate is in demand in this sprawling area southeast of Tulsa. It is a far cry now from the settlement of early years, when it was the home of the Creek Indians. They are the ones who named it Broken Arrow after their home in Alabama before their journey west on the Trail of Tears. Today, Broken Arrow is a flourishing city with new communities and homes that has been named by Family Circle Magazine as one of the “Top 10 cities in America in which to raise a family”.

That speaks very well of the various communities within Broken Arrow, OK real estate that is home to many. It was also named Oklahoma’s safest city three years running. This area, which has a golf and athletic club of the same name, is almost like living in a perfect small town setting except their population is about 90,000. The Broken Arrow Golf & Athletic Club is a pride in the community. The 6,732 yards of golf from the longest tees were designed by Mr. Lindy Lindsey. The course opened in 1999 and is managed by Lindsey Management Company. This is a private non-equity golf course.

The Broken Arrow, OK real estate being built here at the fastest rate in Northeastern Oklahoma continues, so there are plenty of options when it comes to living in this area. The new homes being built are close to the Broken Arrow Golf & Athletic Club - only a short drive away. This community that used to be one of the smaller ones in the area is growing by leaps and bounds. Practically anything you would want can be found here, and if not, Tulsa is a close and great alternative.

For more detailed information about what Broken Arrow real estate can offer you and your family and the many aspects that encompass this great part of Oklahoma, please contact me or visit my other pages of this website.  Please also bookmark this page for future reference and great local news and events.

Below is the market statistics for August 2008.  I have also included the numbers for July 2008 as well for comparison. 

As you can see, the number of homes sold decreased by quite a few, however the other numbers show little change.  The number of days it takes on average for a Tulsa single family property to sell is still very good, when comparing it to other similarly sized cities throughout America.  Typically, a single family home will take more than 180-200 days to sell in today's market. 

I would be more than happy to discuss your real estate needs as you consider your next move to or within the Tulsa homes area.  Please also visit my website to view all Tulsa and area homes that are currently available for sale.  If you find a home (or homes) that you would like to personally view, please contact me via email or phone.

The Master Planned golfing community of Forest Ridge is made up 13 neighborhoods within the Broken Arrow, OK real estate community:

• Wellstone
• The Villas
• The Courtyard
• Ashton
• Lochmere
• The Cottages
• The Pointe
• Stanford’s Landing
• The Highlands
• Deercreek
• Oaklane
• Deerfield
• Somerset

The homes in the Highlands range from 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage to 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage. These homes are currently priced from just under $200,000 and up. All have at least a 2 car garage and some have 3. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Broken Arrow, OK real estate in the Highlands and all the amenities of a big city right at your fingertips!

Stanford’s Landing is another superb place to live. With homes ranging in size from 2,118 to 3,674 square feet, the current prices are right starting at just $250,000. Fabulous homes close to everything and the convenience of a golf course so close you can play every day, makes this Broken Arrow, OK real estate one that is being sold out quickly.

The children of Forest Ridge are attendees of the Broken Arrow Public Schools. The elementary age children, from kindergarten to fifth grade attend Park Lane Elementary. Middle school grades sixth, seventh, and eighth, attend Haskell Middle School. The high school, North Intermediate High, is for ninth and tenth grades.  Finally, the Broken Arrow Senior High takes care of the eleventh and twelfth graders from this Broken Arrow, OK real estate community. In this area there are several private schools. From Catholic to Christian schools there are about fourteen schools that classify themselves as private.

For more information on this wonderful community within Broken Arrow, OK or any other Broken Arrow, OK real estate needs, please visit my website or call me for your personal tour.

~ Forest Ridge ~

Broken Arrow's ONLY Master Planned Community!

The golfing community of Forest Ridge, located within Broken Arrow, OK, is made up of 13 neighborhoods. There is a remarkable golf course, plus parks, lakes, tennis courts and swimming pools included in this neighborhood. This is a development that provides a wide range of brand new homes of various styles and sizes. There are biking, jogging, and walking trails, and for those looking to learn how to play golf (or simply improve ones techniques), there are four professionals on staff for lessons. The Pro Shop has everything you need for men and women when it comes to apparel and equipment.

This is Broken Arrow, OK real estate at its best. If tennis is more to your liking, the Swim and Tennis Center is located within the Forest Ridge community. It has four tennis courts (two of which are lighted), a 25 yard swimming pool, a beach volleyball pit, playground, vending area, aquatic lessons, swim lessons, a life guard on duty, and locker and shower rooms. This truly is the life you have dreamed of living!

There are five parks spread out within the Forest Ridge community. They are equipped with trails for walking, playground equipment, and sports facilities of different kinds. When you choose this Broken Arrow, OK real estate for your next home, you will enjoy the holidays with Easter, Christmas, and Halloween events. The resident’s events are fun for the whole family.  Make it a date on your calendar to come visit and experience what Broken Arrow, OK can provide you and your family with!

When you decide to find a Tulsa, OK Real Estate Agent to sell your Tulsa, OK home you will want to do some research so you find one you are comfortable with handling this important transaction. The advice of friends and family can be immeasurable when it comes to finding an agent that you feel will do the best job of getting your home listed for the best price and handling all the aspects of your real estate needs.

But what exactly should you expect your Real Estate Agent to do for you?   In a nutshell, the agent will be handling everything from showing your Tulsa, OK home to negotiating the final sale.

The role of your Tulsa Real Estate Agent will be to help you price your home correctly, advertise and market, negotiate the best price possible for you with the buyer’s representing agent, review any and all offers received, and promote the interests of you as their client, among many other specialized aspects they are licensed in dealing with. The agent will be responsible for listing your home in the Tulsa, OK real estate multiple listing service that is used throughout your real estate area. They will show the home, advise you on the progress, any inspections that are needed at the time of your home being under contract, and if repairs are required. 

Your real estate agent will be your shield between the serious purchasers and those who are just looking when showing your Tulsa, OK real estate. One thing they must excel in is negotiation skills. They will also need to be proficient in the many facets of paperwork it takes to close a sale. Any questions you have about the listing or the sale of your home should be easily answered by your agent. From start to finish all aspects of the selling process should be taken care of by your real estate agent fluidly.

For more information on Tulsa, OK Real Estate and detailed community information, please visit my website or contact me at  918-231-5734 .

So you have decided to sell your Tulsa, OK real estate property and you’re now on the quest to find the right licensed real estate agent to list and sell your home.

The first thing you need to do is to find a realtor you feel comfortable with. This may be decided upon how they present themselves.  Are they professional in their demeanor and appearance?  Did they come well equipped when first meeting with you?  Perhaps they came as a referral from a friend or family member.  Whatever the case may be, when you find the right one for you, you will sit down together and discuss the aspects that will make your home stand out to prospective buyers, and decide upon a price you will accept for your home. You may already have an idea of the price you will be asking. The realtor will do a walk through and choose the aspects they want to highlight in the listing to appeal to prospective buyers.

When the agent lists your home, you should expect to be in a position to show it without much notice. You may have a day or so, but sometimes people are anxious to see something as soon as they find the listing. If you are serious about selling your home, you will want to make it available to all prospective buyers as soon as possible. When someone is ready to make an offer on your Tulsa, OK real estate they will make an offer through your real estate agent.

When choosing a Tulsa, OK realtor, you ultimately have given the worries of selling your home to someone else to take care of for you. All the negotiations, marketing of your home, and showings will be dealt with professional by your licensed realtor. The negotiations will be handled by your real estate agent when the plans are being finalized for the sale of your Tulsa, OK real estate property.

For more information on Tulsa, OK Real Estate and to learn more about how I will market your home to sell for the most money in the least amount of time, please contact me any time.  I welcome your questions!  You may also visit my website for great tips that you can use today to get your Tulsa real estate property ready to sell.

Whether you are a first time home owner or renter or just need a change, you can get carried away by redecorating costs. I will attempt to show you a way to put the fun back into redecorating and make it possible to stretch your hard earned money a bit farther.

Tulsa real estate is being bought and sold at a rate much higher than many parts of our nation. What does that have to do with redecorating you ask?  Well, some of the Tulsa homes are being sold because their owners are moving to other states. That means their owners may be moving to homes that may be further away than what would be cost effective to transport their furniture.

Many people have found shopping at consignment or resale shops has enabled them to decorate their entire home for the cost of what a single room would cost if purchased new. These stores carry a wide selection of furniture including dressers, end tables, couches, chairs, mattresses, beds and some even carry accessories like  pillows,lamps, artwork, figurines and more. These stores could definitely help you keep your money in your pocket. 

Here is a list of stores serving those of you with Tulsa homes.

Snow's Consignment Store is located at 2525 South Sheridan Road and can be reaches at (918) 835 4546.

Round The House can be found at 4941 South Peoria Ave and their phone number is
(918) 743-7001.

New 2 U Furniture is located at 134 East 18th Street, their phone number is (918) 599 7714.

Goodwill Industries is located at 10101 East Admiral Place and their phone number is (918) 838 4500.

Generations Furniture is located at 4810 East 11th Street and can be reached at (918) 834 7577.

Consignment Furniture is located at 6550 East 41st Street, their phone number is (918) 663 8313.

B & B Resale is located at 3213 East 15th Street, they can be reached at (918) 742 0979.

Absolute Auction Liquidations is at 3207 East 15th Street and their phone number is (918) 660 0243 or (918) 742 2665.

If you are looking to purchase any Tulsa real estate, please visit my website and you will find many listings and more helpful community information.