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Tulsa, OK Real Estate News

By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Unknown to many potential homebuyers, there are several affordable neighborhoods in Midtown Tulsa. So, if you are a bargain hunter looking for a nice historic home in Midtown Tulsa, you should consider the Stonebraker Heights area, the Tracy Park areas and the Maple Ridge area. These areas of Midtown are steadily growing stronger. Several homes have even been renovated and updated. And although many consider these areas to be transitional, you can find great bargains. Plus there have been great amounts from public and private investors that have helped revitalize downtown Tulsa, OK, which has helped these neighborhoods make a comeback. More affordable homes can be found in areas that border Midtown Tulsa such as north by I-244, west by the Arkansas River, south by 21st Street and east b...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Midtown Tulsa is the city’s most prized community with its rich history. Midtown offers great schools, extraordinary neighborhoods, beautiful parks, great shopping, an array of recreation opportunities, and plenty of entertainment. It’s the cultural heart of Tulsa, OK. Ideally situated, Midtown Tulsa provides quick access to the inner city loop and highway system so residents and visitors can commute to anywhere in the city quickly. From the city’s rich history, you will find luxury homes that have become a symbol of the community. The oil wealth helped create tremendous growth in what is now known as Midtown Tulsa during the 20s and 30s. You will even find many of Tulsa’s oil mansions scattered throughout more than a dozen neighborhoods in Midtown. Some architectural styles of Luxury h...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
The Hayflick family has been considering moving from their home in Downtown Tulsa to a larger home on the outskirts of the city for quite some time. They are seeking a bigger home with a larger lot for their children to play in. The Hayflick’s are part of the increasing number of potential buyers who are helping to wake up the Tulsa real estate market. After several years of home sale decreases, home sales have been up for over twelve months straight. And, across the board, signs have improved. Prices have been up considerably to an average of $163,000 and the Tulsa, OK area housing market inventory has shrunk to 10.2 months with contracts to sell. These changes have begun to bring different conditions and expectations for sellers and buyers. They must now adjust their strategies from w...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Florence Park Market Report July 17, 2012 Florence Park is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in midtown Tulsa boasting an array of architectural styles and known for the charming English brick bungalows. In addition to being an enchanting neighborhood, it exhibits a true sense of community - an involved neighborhood association and neighbors treat each other like family. You'll find the streets lined with beautiful mature trees offering shade over porches and observe meticulously landscaped yards. Folks walk their pups on the sidewalk and stop to visit with one another. As of the date of this market report, there are 19 homes for sale in Florence Park- ranging in price from $119,900 to $334,000. Eight properties are under contract and 36 properties have sold since the first of the y...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Tulsa, OK has several events this July for the whole family. Therefore, we have found a few that you may not want to miss out on. So, gather the family and grow together with summer family fun. Tulsa’s Family Events in July: Mini Masters – The investigation into different elements that make up art, forms, colors, textures, shapes, contrast and lines. Kids will get to view a variety of art techniques while they explore the galleries. Events each Thursday and Friday from 10am to 11am for children ages 3 to 6 at Gilcrease Museum – 1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd in Downtown Tulsa. For more information, call 918-596-2700. The Kids On First Performing Arts Academy – If you or your child can perform, you can join in the national competition that will be held this month. All acts are accepted for a...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
As home values continued to rise this spring, Tulsa, OK ranks high on the list for rising real estate markets. Many hard-hit metro areas are finally seeing home values going up. Topping the list is one Arizona market followed by several Florida markets. Tulsa, OK comes in fourth on the list followed closely by Oklahoma City at sixth on the list. So, if you’re looking to relocate to one of the top rising real estate markets, check out what all Tulsa and its surrounding communities have to offer. Other cities you will find on the list of the top ten rising real estate markets: 1. Phoenix, AZ 2. Fort Myers, FL 3. Miami, FL 4. Tulsa, OK 5. Grand Rapids, MI 6. Oklahoma City, OK 7. Punta Gorda, FL 8. Canton, OH 9. Honolulu, HI 10. Denver, CO Tom and Bev Herring – Your real estate resource for...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Farmers' markets offer shoppers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other farm-fresh foods. Many markets also have eggs, meats, honey, plants, flowers and hand-crafted items. Some have baked goods, dairy products, nuts, and even live music. Farmers' markets provide family farmers and local food enterprises a reliable place to sell the fruits of their labor directly to the public, keeping those dollars in our local economy. Visit a Green Country farmers' market near your work or home, and get to know your local farmers. EATING WITH THE SEASONS Every crop has a season in which it grows and becomes ready for harvest. Some prefer cool temperatures and others need lots of heat. Fruits and vegetables are most flavorful and nutritious when picked at or near the...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Tulsa Grout Restoration - it's a beautiful thing!! You have to know about a locally-owned business with which I am THRILLED - Tulsa Grout Restoration, leader in grout and tile cleaning, grout color sealing, and minor grout repair. Owned by long-time friends, JD and Ruth Smith, THIS is the company to call if you are sick of your icky grout! Anyone who has visited Demetrius' and my home knows the long, sad story of our kitchen remodel gone bad when an improperly installed pot filler leaked water throughout the kitchen floor. The grout cracked and tiles shifted - it was just an icky mess. Every time I mopped the kitchen floor, I just pushed dirty water into cracked grout - not a pretty picture. Yes, we had the floor professionally cleaned once, but it didn't last long. With three dogs and ...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Tulsa's Master Gardener Showcase Garden Tour 2012 This weekend, five Tulsa Master Gardeners will showcase their work in homes across Tulsa. The Tour begins Saturday June 9th from 9am to 5pm and continues Sunday from 11:30am to 5pm. Tickets are available at the Extension Office at 4116 East 15th Street for $5 prior to the event or can be purchased for $7.50 at the individual homes. Urban Garden, 2548 East 18th Street, Lewiston Gardens, midtown Tulsa - this garden features Oklahoma Native plants, herbs, raised vegetable beds, raspberries, beehives and a chicken coop. I really want to check this garden out because I like the idea of an edible garden. This particular Master Gardener is developing more raised beds and dwarf fruit trees. This garden is an example of edible gardens mixed with ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
It’s bike to work week in Tulsa, OK. This week celebrates biking to work, with the Mayor and his wife kicking off the event. And, this year, there were city officials on hand to explain more about the plans for installing bike racks all around the City of Tulsa for the convenience of those who bike on a regular basis. Mayor Bartlett, city officials and Tulsa citizens are joining in to help promote bicycling as a means of transportation and health. It will help cut down on auto exhaust emissions while promoting a very healthy lifestyle. And, this week you will see people all around town biking to show their support. Even the Mayor has been seen biking around his neighborhood with his wife. Walking and biking are excellent forms of exercise and will help bring down the high obesity rate ...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
The Shop Tulsa City Wide initiative is a nonprofit initiative that was created to educate local Tulsans on how the economic impact of spending local will only help the City of Tulsa. So, through the campaign, Tulsan’s are encouraged to spend their dollars within Tulsa. The spending of money locally will continue to improve the economy by keeping money in the city. So, if you live in Tulsa, try to keep your spending local to help our community grow. Pushing the shop local initiative is more than a social passing movement, it is extremely important to the growth and health of the community. When you buy Tulsa, the few cents generated from sales tax goes directly to city services for fire and police protection, street maintenance, and more. The goal of the city wide initiative is to provid...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Relocating to Tulsa? Learn Tulsa's Highway System! Relocating to Tulsa or any city can seem like a daunting task because you don't know the neighborhoods, what your commute to work will be like or what amenities will be close by. It's great if you can make multiple trips to Tulsa to shop for a home, but if you only have one opportunity to shop, you need to learn a lot online. Tulsa has a fabulous expressway system. Highways 75 and 169 are fairly parallel to each other and are north/south. Highways 51 and Interstate 44 (also known as Skelly Bypass) are east/west, but are not parallel. So, depending on where you are going, if you live in south Tulsa and want to drive downtown, you may take Hwy 169 north to Highway 51 (also known as the Broken Arrow or BA Expressway), then drive west to yo...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
The City of Tulsa is having its annual spring surplus auction on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 9:30am. You will find over 170 vehicles in this spring’s auction. Vehicles will range from six-wheel all terrain to police motorcycles to John Deere Gators to an assortment of cars and trucks. There will also be a few low mileage vehicles in the big auction. Last year, there was some low mileage vehicles with under 17,000 miles sold. You can view the vehicles available on Friday, May 4, from 9am to 4pm, and again at 7:30am on Saturday before the auction begins. You can also view available vehicles online at: www.joepippinauctioneers.com. You can register for the auction at this site as well. So, come out to the Tulsa, OK city surplus auction at 108 N Trenton Ave on May 5, at 9:30am. That is just tw...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - when "urban infill" is abused For those who have not been to Demetrius' and my home at 19th & Cheyenne, we are between Boulder and Riverside, just north of the 21st Street Bridge. We have a lot of new exciting projects along Riverside, including the marvelous expansion of the biking and walking trails and the addition of the Blue Rose Cafe on the river. It's definitely a "hip" place to live, as Deme only has to walk one block to Veteran's Park for many of 5K runs in the city -- and, of course, we have the fabulous view of the July 4th fireworks. In the winter, we watch children sledding in the snow down the hill at Harweldon. We have a beautiful view of the river and many lovely neighbors who have invested much money in restoring their homes. Years ago, the s...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
Since the weather will be beautiful this month, we have put together a list of Tulsa’s top events that are great for the whole  family. So, get out, enjoy the spring weather and some of the top events. DREAM EXHIBIT – April 6th come see original artwork created in watercolor, oil, digital, modeling clay and more. For the Across the Generations initiative. Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria Ave. Visit tulsahistory.org for more info. Thru 2012. Ongoing. Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria, Tulsa (Midtown), 918-712-9484, tulsahistory.org. GRETA MEGNUSSON GROSSMAN EXHIBIT - April 6th come see Grossman’s mid-century modernist work develop from her early days of training in Sweden to the last years of creation in Los Angeles, from the 1930s to the late ‘60s in A Car and Some Shorts...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - the "hub" of Tulsa The popularity of midtown Tulsa real estate is ever-growing and this Tulsa REALTOR believes it's the smartest real estate investment you can make. I receive a lot of internet inquiries from folks relocating to Tulsa and they often ask "what IS so special about midtown Tulsa real estate?" Here's an interesting inquiry I received last week from a gentleman relocating to Tulsa from Los Angeles: "My preference would be an area that is a little more urban, but yet still accessible to bike trails and parks. I prefer more mature neighborhoods where the trees and landscaping are really fully grown (no newer subdivisions). I want to be where I don't have to drive far to get to the grocery store or grab a cup of coffee or get a drink. Older houses or...
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By Lori Cain, Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer
(Own Tulsa)
Tulsa Public Schools has a great web site. They include some history of Tulsa and describe why we are known as "green country." Also, Tulsa is considered the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma with two world-renowned art museums, one of the largest concentrations of art deco architecture and a full-time professional opera and ballet. Tulsa was named one of America's most livable large cities by Partners for Livable Communities, Forbes and Relocate America. So, you wouldn't expect anything but the best from our public school system. The web site has an easy boundary map and lists of elementary, junior high and middle schools and high schools. Read about our Tulsa school board members - all active community leaders elected to their post. Please contact any of them directly if you have a...
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By Tom and Bev Herring, Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
(Coldwell Banker - Rader Group)
If you’re looking to buy investment properties, look at what Tulsa, OK has to offer. Recently, Tulsa was named the best market in the country for real estate investors by Relocate America. And, while interest rates are very low, it is the best time to start looking. A home in Tulsa, OK can be one of the best investments a person could make. Relocate America ranked Tulsa as the number one spot to live in the United States based on several reasons. Some top reasons include the cost of living is lower, the quality of life is better and sustainability in these difficult economic times has been good. Tulsa, OK expects to exceed one million people over the next two years, compared to the 400,000 that currently live there. The city is also promising to continue to be a shining example of exact...
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By Bob Haywood, BobHaywood.com
(McGraw Realtors)
Once upon a time there was a building that had a mouse problem.  They knew they had a mouse problem because they found mouse poop in the kitchen drawers.  “Ick!” yelled the cook, “Something must be done!” So the smart people got together to tackle the problem.  One of them suggested getting a cat.  They would let the cat live in the building and it would take care of the mouse problem for them.  “The problem with that,” said one wise person, “Is that we’ll have to leave the cabinet doors open.  And we’ll have to feed the cat and set up cat litter box duty.  No thanks!” Someone else suggested getting a plastic snake and putting it in the drawers where the mouse poop was found.  “This will not work,” said one of the farmers.  “I use plastic snakes in my garden to scare off the birds and t...
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