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Bixby, OK School Information

Bixby, OK schools are one of a select few that have a reputation for having an excellent curriculum. Due to their fine tradition of excellence, the city can rest assured their citizens are getting the best education to send them into the world prepared for anything. As a matter of fact, this is why many families purchase Bixby, OK real estate and live here, so their child may have the opportunity to attend these schools. The support and involvement of the parents in the school is another belief that the people of this area believe in tremendously. There are approximately 70 square miles of school district in Bixby and the district serves 3,800 students. The Bixby school district is striving to be the best school district in the state of Oklahoma. The goals have been to provide every child with the best in education and involve the community in the school process. They believe parents should be very involved and supportive of the school system and that the ..(read more)

Tulsa, OK Real Estate Home Inspections – What To Expect

As the seller of a Tulsa, OK real estate property, you have a prospective buyer. They have been touring the available Tulsa homes and have chosen yours as the one to purchase. One aspect of a sales contract is the home inspection (although sometimes this is not scheduled during every contract – such as with new homes – a home inspection is normally a part of the selling process). The price is often contingent upon the underlying issues that can suddenly make an appearance when a home inspection is done. As the Tulsa home owner, through your licensed real estate agent, you have already provided any issues they know about in your disclosure, so this should not be a surprise to anyone. The home inspection should proceed without any hitches and the prospective buyers will be informed of anything perceived as a problem should the need arise. As long as you have had any minor issues taken care of and prepared your home for the inspector, everything should go ..(read more)

How to have a smoother Tulsa Home Inspection

A home inspection is one thing every prospective buyer will normally insist upon. This is sometimes required by law depending upon the area of the country in which you reside. When readying your Tulsa home for an inspection there are a few things you should do to make this process go smoother. And remember, the inspector will be there to do his/her job and nothing else. They are not interested in your opinion of your home. They make their own decisions according to what they see. The cleanliness of the home will speak a lot about how well you have taken care of it. There should be a general cleaning before the inspector is due. Make sure all areas are free of clutter so the flow of the home is easy for the inspector to make his rounds. If you have small children, their toys and games should all be picked up and put away. If you have inside pets, put them outside for the inspection or in crates. The easier you make the process the faster it will go. When getting your ..(read more)

Tulsa Real Estate Trend Market Report ~ September 2008

Below is the market statistics for September 2008. I have also included the numbers for August 2008 as well for comparison. You can view prior month's market trend reports by visiting my previus blog pages. With school back in full swing, the number of homes sold decreased again during the month of August, which is indicative for this time of year. The number of days it takes on average for a Tulsa single family property to sell is still very low, when comparing it to other similarly sized cities throughout America. But remember, this isn't just ANY city! Tulsa, Oklahoma was named the 5th best place to live in the United States! See more information about this great achievement on my previous blog too! TULSA REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS ~ SEPTEMBER 2008 ..(read more)

Tulsa Real Estate - How to Improve Curb Appeal when Selling your Home Part II

When your Tulsa, OK real estate is added to the market for prospective buyers to look at, make sure the paint is fresh or if it is concrete or brick a pressure washing may be in order. The windows should be squeaky clean the door should reflect the cleanliness of the rest of the house. If you are on a budget consider alternatives to expensive solutions to make your home appear as attractive as possible. Many times a good cleaning will give your home a fresh new look. The window treatments you have on the inside of your home can affect the outside as well. If you have blinds, as many people do, that have become discolored and dilapidated looking, this is an inexpensive fix and it will make the outside as well as the inside of your Tulsa, OK real estate more attractive. There are many ways to make Tulsa, OK homes look pretty as a picture for the prospective buyers who will be looking at your property. The unbiased advice of a friend can be another way to find out ..(read more)

Tulsa Real Estate - How to Improve Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home

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 ..(read more)

Jenks, OK Area Attractions

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 ..(read more)

Jenks, OK Real Estate ~ History & Demographics

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 ..(read more)

Broken Arrow, OK Real Estate's Many Features To Feast Upon!

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 ..(read more)

Tulsa Real Estate Trend Market Report ~ August 2008

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. TULSA REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS ~ AUGUST 2008 # Existing Single Family Homes Sold Average List Price Average Sold ..(read more)

Broken Arrow Real Estate - Forest Ridge Master Planned Community II

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 ..(read more)

~ Featured Broken Arrow, OK Real Estate Community ~ Forest Ridge ~

~ 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 ..(read more)

What to expect from your Tulsa, OK Real Estate Agent

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 ..(read more)

Tulsa, OK Real Estate Home Sales 101

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 ..(read more)

Decorating Your Tulsa Homes on a Shoestring

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 ..(read more)