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Bixby, OK School Information

Randy Gasswint — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:19:00 GMT

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.

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Tulsa, OK Real Estate Home Inspections – What To Expect

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:29:00 GMT

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.

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How to have a smoother Tulsa Home Inspection

Randy Gasswint — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:44:00 GMT

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 ..(read more)

Tulsa Real Estate Trend Market Report ~ September 2008

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:42:00 GMT

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 ..(read more)

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

Randy Gasswint — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:04:00 GMT

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 ..(read more)

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

Randy Gasswint — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:59:00 GMT

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.

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Jenks, OK Area Attractions

Randy Gasswint — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:33:00 GMT

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.

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Jenks, OK Real Estate ~ History & Demographics

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:15:00 GMT

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.

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

Randy Gasswint — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:46:00 GMT

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”.

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Tulsa Real Estate Trend Market Report ~ August 2008

Randy Gasswint — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:36:00 GMT

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.

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Broken Arrow Real Estate - Forest Ridge Master Planned Community II

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:56:00 GMT

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

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

Randy Gasswint — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT

~ Forest Ridge ~

Broken Arrow's ONLY Master Planned Community!

The golfing community of Forest Ridge, located within Broken Arrow, OK, is ..(read more)

What to expect from your Tulsa, OK Real Estate Agent

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:41:00 GMT

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? ..(read more)

Tulsa, OK Real Estate Home Sales 101

Randy Gasswint — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:22:00 GMT

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?(read more)

Decorating Your Tulsa Homes on a Shoestring

Randy Gasswint — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:01:00 GMT

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 ..(read more)