McCurtain county animals for adoption. 1 yr old Blue Tick/Bloodhound mix puppy. Idabel Broken Bow Oklahoma - 09/30/11 05:56 PM
 
Meet playful, goofy and loveable Duke!
 
Duke is a young Blue Tick and Bloodhound mixed puppy. He is almost 1 year old and has been neutered, vaccinated and de-wormed.
 
Mr. Duke has been well socialized and would be well suited to a family with children.
 
He currently weighs approximately 70 lbs and will need daily exercise to maintain a healthy weight, muscle tone and joints.
 
Both of these breeds are scent oriented.
 
Duke will need a large fenced yard to keep him safely contained.  He has had the option of staying … (6 comments)

Waterfront Lake Front Home 3 bed 2 bath own the shore 2 acres Raymond Gary Lake Fort Towson Oklahoma - 09/29/11 10:42 PM
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German Shepherd Husky Mix Dog for Adoption McCurtain County Oklahoma Broken Bow Idabel - 09/29/11 08:38 PM
 
J.J. is a male German Shepherd and Husky mixed breed dog.
 
He is very sweet and lovable, yet timid around some people.
 
He interacts wonderfully around dogs of all sizes and ages. 
 
He resides indoor with access outside thru a doggie door and is easily contained in a standard height fence.
 
J.J. has been neutered, vaccinated and de-wormed.  He appears to have previously been mistreated, which would justify his fear of some people and actions. 
 
He is treat motivated and would blossom in a patient and loving environment.
 
If interested in giving J.J. a … (5 comments)

McCurtain County Oklahoma Animal Rescue and Kare Idabel Broken Bow - 3 to 4 yr Wire Haired Terrier Adopt - 09/29/11 08:25 PM
 
ARK is seeking a home for Sugar, who is a 3-4 year old female Wire Haired Terrier and Mt.Cur mixed dog. 
 
She is very intelligent, a wonderful watch dog and great companion.
 
She gets along well with any size or gender of dog and has been well socialized.
 
Sugar has been spayed and has previously had vaccinations and de-worming.
 
She resides indoor with access to a large fenced space via doggie door.
 
She is accustomed to living with adults and older children.
 
 If interested in giving Sugar a home please call ARK at … (3 comments)

8 - 10 month old Rat Terrier and Mountain Cur mix for adoption. McCurtain County Oklahoma Animal Rescue and Kare Idabel Broken Bow Oklahoma - 09/29/11 06:29 PM
8 - 10 month old Rat Terrier and Mountain Cur mix for adoption. McCurtain County Oklahoma Animal Rescue and Kare Idabel Broken Bow Oklahoma.  
Animal Rescue and Kare of McCurtain County has for adoption placement, Gracie, an approximately 8-10 month old Rat Terrier and Mt.Cur mixed breed puppy. 
 
Gracie currently weighs around 20 lbs and has been living indoors.
 
She is sociable with other dogs and with cats.  She is also still doing some of her puppy chewing.
 
This Rat Terrier and Mountain Cur puppy is alert, attentive and intelligent. 
 
We believe she … (3 comments)

Silly Wabbit, Tricks Are NOT For Kids and They’re NOT For You Either! - 09/28/11 10:37 PM
Silly Wabbit, Tricks Are NOT For Kids and They’re NOT For You Either! The month of September is REALTOR ®  Safety Month.   Your safety should be your #1 concern in every situation.  Nothing else is as important.  If you find yourself with someone that has ulterior motives and wants to do you harm, they probably were tricky to get you there because let’s face it, if they were straight up about their motives, you would not have placed yourself in that position.  These kinds of tricks are NOT for kids and they’re NOT for you either!  So the first thing to … (20 comments)

Time To Start Watching The Interest Rates Again - 09/27/11 09:21 PM
George Souto is reminding us to keep an eye on the interest rates.  I haven't checked today's rates to see what they did today.
Buyers pay attention to George's blog. 
Via George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut:
After watching interest rates steadily decline for most of this month, the change the beginning of last week and has continued into this week.
 
Friday September 16th marked the lowest rates that I have seen in my life time.  On Friday September 16th my 30 year fixed rate hit 3.75% with .125 points.  But that did not last long because after the … (9 comments)

McCurtain County Oklahoma Great Thing to Do on a Beautiful Autumn Day - Broken Bow Lake - 09/27/11 05:14 PM
McCurtain County Oklahoma Great Thing to Do on a Beautiful Autumn Day - Broken Bow Lake
 
One of the neatest, greatest, funnest (new word there) things to do in McCurtain County Oklahoma is to take a drive to Broken Bow Lake.  Broken Bow Lake is located about 12 miles north of Broken Bow Oklahoma and about 25 miles north of Idabel Oklahoma. 
 
 
You can grab lunch along the way at numerous restaurants, cafes, or fast food places OR take a picnic lunch if it's a beautiful day like it is here.  During the week at the lake is … (14 comments)

Finding a job in McCurtain County Oklahoma Tyson Foods Broken Bow Idabel Oklahoma - 09/26/11 10:27 PM
Finding a job in McCurtain County Oklahoma
The major employers in McCurtain County are:
The school system
Health Care
Tyson Foods
International Paper
 
This post is to help those that think they might want to work for Tyson Foods.  Tyson Foods has a processing plant between Broken Bow Oklahoma and Idabel Oklahoma.   They also have a box plant, a chick hatchery, and a feed mill. 
If you think that you might want to work for Tyson Foods..
Check the local paper.  The company runs ads in the local paper from time to time. Check with the employment agency on SE … (6 comments)

Sorry Mr. Listing Agent, but if the dogs aren't secured, I won't let my clients in your listing. - 09/25/11 10:08 PM

Via Richard Iarossi, Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate (Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.):
First let me say that I love dogs. I have two myself, and wouldn't give them up for anything. I'm not selling my house though, so they have complete run of the house to do what dogs do. 
The other day I was showing homes and came to one where I did have an appointment. I was told that someone would be taking the dogs for a walk. No problem...until I opened the door. Staring at me were two German Shepherd's. Beautiful breed, but … (4 comments)

Housing Can’t Recover Unless the Banks are Honest - 09/25/11 10:05 PM

Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
While many have blamed irresponsible actions by homeowners for the recession and the collapse of housing, much of the problem lies with the big banks; and housing can’t recover unless the banks are honest.  Just yesterday an article on ProPublica described how the state of Nevada is suing Bank of America, one of the prime culprits in the housing fiasco, alleging that, borrowers were duped into unaffordable loans and then victimized again through a misleading mortgage modification program that homeowners tried to use to avoid foreclosure. Finally, the suit alleges, the bank filed fraudulent … (1 comments)

Tell Me Something Good That Happened to You This Week. - 09/25/11 04:59 PM
Tell Me Something Good That Happened to You This Week.
I missed doing this last week and didn't want to miss doing it today for this past week.  It's been a busy writing week with about 15 posts already posted here in The Rain..
BUT just really enjoy hearing the good stuff that other Rainers leave in the comments.
This week has been pretty quiet in the way of work, for me.  Had a really good stay at Raymond Gary Lake last night.  We had a visiting armadillo, river otter, and then this morning was entertained by a giant centipede.. LOL
So … (5 comments)

Speechless Sunday He Lives to Bite Again! - 09/25/11 10:39 AM

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This Armored Bandit Ran Straight For Me! What was I to do??? - 09/24/11 09:58 PM
 
This  Armored Bandit Ran Straight For Me!  What was I to do???
 

 
Take his photo and jump over him, of course! 
 
 
This finely dressed fellow was prowling around along the shoreline at Raymond Gary Lake... just ignoring Don and I.. doing his own thing robbing plants of their roots.
 
Except when Don spooked him so that I could get a better shot.  Then he decided to run straight at me, I really mean straight at me.. had to jump over him!  But not before I got some mug shots!  
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Market Report Rural Area Around Valliant Oklahoma 74764 9/15/2010 through 9/15/2011 Including For Sale By Owners - 09/24/11 09:25 AM
Market Report Rural Area Around Valliant Oklahoma 74764 9/15/2010 through 9/15/2011 Including For Sale By Owners
I spent some time today going through the SOLD (for the past 12 months) records of the McCurtain County Tax Assessor for the rural area around Valliant Oklahoma 74764.
Since we specialize in rural properties and recreational properties in McCurtain County and Choctaw County,  these numbers should be of interest to my clients and customers.
Sales and Listings both, in our area,  do lack a level of consistency.  The values are all over the board.  This is one thing that always makes it difficult for … (6 comments)

Gutters can also prevent your walls from rotting - 09/23/11 09:29 PM
Reuben has written a great post about the reasons for installing gutters.  It's not just so the rain doesn't get on you when you come out the door, folks!  It helps to protect your home.. 
Southeast Oklahoma.. McCurtain County .. averaging 50 inches of rain a year, let's get those gutters installed on our homes.. it just makes sense.
Now I realize that this year it would not have mattered.  
Via Minneapolis Home Inspections - Reuben Saltzman (Structure Tech Home Inspections):
While everyone thinks about gutters being one of the most important aspects of maintaining a dry basement, gutters can also play … (3 comments)

Flag Disposal Ceremony taking place in Windsor Vermont - 09/23/11 09:21 PM
I absolutely love this post written by Dale about our flag.  It is very disheartening when I see our flag used for things that it shouldn't be.. or flying in the rain all tattered and torn..  
Thanks Dale for telling us about the Flag disposal Ceremony in Windsor Vermont BUT also listing the rules of flag care. 
Via New Hampshire Relocation Information Dale Baker (Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections ):
Flag Disposal Ceremony taking place in Windsor Vermont, I'm a mighty Proud American which has proudly served our County. So you best not disrespect our Flag in my presence, for … (1 comments)

Waterfront Lake Front Raymond Gary Lake Southeast Oklahoma Choctaw County Fort Towson For Sale 4 bed 2 bath walkout basement Deeded Shoreline Prestigious Location - 09/23/11 10:10 AM
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2.98 Acres Raymond Gary Lake Waterfront Lake Front Land Lot For Sale - 09/22/11 04:03 PM
2.98 Acres Raymond Gary Lake Waterfront Lake Front Land Lot For Sale
 
New Listing this week on Raymond Gary Lake.  2.98 Acres Lot Land For Sale.  This property has a really nice building site with a very gentle walk down to the water.  Property description includes 60 feet of shoreline on the lake front.  Some of the photos below illustrate the neighboring properties, some show the street scene and some are the open area for building.. but best of all are the photos of the water.  
More photos will be added  from the water.  I've been just off this … (7 comments)

Southeastern Oklahoma's electric transmission lines are getting an upgrade! - 09/21/11 10:33 PM
 
Southeastern Oklahoma's electric transmission lines are getting an upgrade!  A new 18 mile 345,000 volt transmission line is being constructed from the Fort Towson Power Plant (Western Farmers Electric Co-op)  WFEC, just west of Fort Towson, Oklahoma to a substation in the Valliant area.
 
The final route was mapped out in February of this year and the final line design is being sealed right now.  Construction of the substation at FortTowson is underway at this time also. 
 
The new high-voltage line is supposed to alleviate grid congestion and improve the efficiency of transferring power in the … (4 comments)

Kenny Sivard's Statement ~For the office of Oklahoma State Representative District One. - 09/21/11 08:48 PM
 
Kenny Sivard is a candidate for the office of Oklahoma State Representative District One.  I have invited Kenny to use this space today to tell us about himself.  I appreciate Kenny taking the time to write with such thoroughness:
 
My name is Kenny Sivard and I am currently seeking the office of Oklahoma State Representative District One. I grew up in Forest Grove and Idabel, the son of Ken and the late Reida Sivard.
 
I began work at the age of 13, working at Sherman's Shoe Store in downtown Idabel. After graduating from IdabelHigh School, I married Kayla … (4 comments)

May the FORCE Be With You .... AND it Will If You Follow The Rules... - 09/21/11 08:44 PM
 
May the FORCE Be With You .... AND it Will If You Follow The Rules...
 
Be a FORCE for your community, promoting the businesses and events within your community and do it according to the guidelines for good blogging SEO that AR teaches and your community members will be thanking you and in awe of you... because you have the FORCE WITH YOU (Google Juice, that is!)
Steven Graham taught THE FORCE.  One of my favorite posts of his was actually a re-blog of a blog post of Joel Kruse's.  entitled "Add a splash of GOOGLE JUICE to your BLOG." 
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Water, Water, Water ~ A Major Component of Location, Location, Location, When Going Rural in Southeast Oklahoma! - 09/20/11 05:09 PM
 
Water, Water, Water ~ A Major Component of Location, Location, Location, When Going Rural in Southeast Oklahoma!
 
Location, more often than not, being the determining point of value, even in otherwise identical homes or commercial properties, it can also be said that water may very well be the major component of that location choice if you're going rural. 
 
When moving to the country remember that not all properties have piped water to them AND not all locations produce good drinking water if you decide to have a well drilled. 
 
It is extremely important to do … (18 comments)

Mathiews Tire Valliant Oklahoma Front End Work Exhaust Automobile Truck Trailer 74764 - 09/19/11 08:30 PM
 
 
Mathiews Tire Valliant Oklahoma Front End Work Exhaust Car Automobile Truck Trailer 74764
 
Mathiews Tire in Valliant Oklahoma 74764 can take care of all of your tire needs whether it's for a automobile (car), truck, or trailer.  If they do not have the tire that you need in stock, they can order and have it quickly.  Mathiews Tire in Valliant Oklahoma has been taking care of our tire needs for years.  In fact Mathiews Tire in Valliant, Oklahoma has been in their location for 44 years. 
 
Mathiews Tire was started by Benny Mathiews' father in 1967.  … (9 comments)

FHA Requirements For Distances For Properties With Well & Septic Systems - 09/19/11 08:23 AM
The distances between your well and your septic system must be according to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality if you're in Oklahoma.  That is a the topic of the next blog from The Get Real, Real Estate Blog.  But I also wanted to pass on to my readers in Oklahoma, this blog written by George Souto about the FHA Requirements for those distances if you're planning on getting an FHA mortgage. 
 
Other blogs from The Get Real, Real Estate Blog that will help you with these topics in ChoctawCounty and McCurtainCounty are:
 
How do we handle wastewater on … (4 comments)

Lake Levels Remain Low Choctaw County and McCurtain County Oklahoma Idabel Hugo - 09/18/11 02:30 PM
Lake Levels Remain Low Choctaw County and McCurtain County Oklahoma Idabel Hugo
 
Lake levels remain low in McCurtain County and Choctaw County Oklahoma.  The drought and high heat both have affected the levels.  If we do not get significant rain soon it can even affect employment in our counties. 
 
Data from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers indicates that as of Friday, September 15, 2011, Broken Bow Lake was 9.6 feet below normal level.  Even though it is below level, 201 cubic feet per second  average discharge from the lake through the turbines, from 3 pm to 6 pm, into Mountain Fork River continues.  The artificially maintained trout … (7 comments)

Did Anything Good Happen to You This Week? - 09/18/11 01:52 PM
Did Anything Good Happen to You This Week?  
 
I usually ask the question in a different way..  It's usually, "Tell Me Something Good That Happened to You This Week."  But what I really want to know is if anything good did happen to you this week.
The good things seem to come and go without, sometiemes, being recognized.  We have to recognize the bad things because they must be dealt with but the good things simply add quality to our lives in some way and pretty soon we expect that to be part of the norm and it's only … (9 comments)

Only 5 Pictures? Thanks For Including the Bathtub! - 09/17/11 07:27 PM
Integrity Real Estate Services usually shoots over 50 photos and then picks out the best to work with.  If it's a vacant property listing, it will not have that many but homes definitely need to have lots of photos taken along with video. 
If you're looking for a real estate brokerage office that knows how to market property and you live in Choctaw County or MCurtain County Oklahoma, call me - Judi Barrett, broker at Integrity Real Estate Services - Idabel, Oklahoma 580-212-5946
Via Kristi DeFazio Colorado Springs Real Estate 719-459-5468 (RE/MAX Advantage):
While looking at listings online, I am always amazed when … (6 comments)

If the Comparable Sales are so Crummy, Why Did They Sell (& You Didn't)? - 09/17/11 07:22 PM
So often when we put our home on the market, we think it's always better than any other home on the market.. 
 
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY:
I got word tonight that my client's offer on a home in Tuckahoe was accepted. She is very happy. What is unusual about this particular deal is that the sellers actually interviewed me before they first went on the market but elected to list with someone else. I respect the agent, so I was happy for them. He and I are pals, and we are excited to be … (3 comments)

Should you insulate a hot water heater? - 09/17/11 07:17 PM
Mary had a chance to ask a home inspector about insulating water heaters. 
Do you have a gas water heater?  You will be very interested in the part about gas water heaters or in our area, propane water heaters.
Via Mary Sitton (Keller Williams) Gann Realty Group:
During a recent home inspection I had an opportunity to talk to the home inspector about hot water heaters.  My question was should all hot water heaters be insulated or wrapped? 
It's a good idea to insulate your electric hot water heater, adding insulation can reduce standby heat losses by 25%-45% if your R value … (0 comments)

Hardwood Flooring - Herringbone floors in Greenwich CT 06831 - for a formal & traditional look - 09/17/11 07:14 PM
Great information about flooring options.  Debbie always provides useful details to help customers and clients make good decisions. 
 
Via Debbie Gartner - Westchester Flooring -Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Refinish - (Floor Coverings International Westchester NY & Fairfield CT):
Herringbone hardwood floors provide a rich and traditional look for your home in Greenwich CT...or anywhere else in Fairfield and Westchester counties.  These are some herringbone floors that we recently refinished in a classic Greenwich home.
Herringbone is more expensive than regular hardwood.  First, the wood itself is more expensive as the pieces need to be precut and are all even so that … (1 comments)

Good News for REALTORS and VA Buyers: VA Funding Fee DECREASING! - 09/17/11 07:01 PM
We do several VA transactions on an annual basis.  If you're shopping for a home in Southeast Oklahoma.. McCurtain County or Choctaw County Oklahoma, this information will be very pertinent to you if you are expecting to close with a VA loan.
Via Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC):
Effective for Loans closed on or after October 1, 2011, the VA funding fee will decrease dramatically!
REALTORS
If you are a REALTOR fortunate enough to be selling real estate in a military town like Tucson, AZ, this is great news.  The VA has not given us a complete chart yet; I will post … (1 comments)

Understand Your Monthly Mortgage Payment - 09/17/11 06:57 PM
Great information that is easy to understand.  Your monthly mortgage payment that you are making need not be a mystery or difficult to decipher.
Each part is broken down into a simple to understand explanation.
Via George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut:
A common assumption that is often made by those in the Mortgage Industry is that Homeowners understand what makes up their monthly mortgage payment, but in reality many do not.  So it is important that Loan Officers take the time to explain to each of their Borrowers, not only how much they will be paying each month, but … (0 comments)

The Future For Real Estate Agents is Mobile Technology - 09/17/11 06:48 PM
 
 
Via Sam Miller (RE/MAX Stars Realty):
I can remember a time not all that long ago when real estate businesses operated from large brick and mortar style real estate offices.  These offices were filled with big desks, lots of file cabinets, copiers, a fax machines, private offices, a bull pen, they had a conference room, desktop computers, an MLS terminal and a business style telephone on every desk.  In some markets this may still be the way it is but in more and more markets the office dynamics have changed in a big way.
Technology has caused a major shift … (2 comments)

Is It Going To Take More Than Low Interest Rates and Low Prices To Move Real Estate ? - 09/17/11 06:44 PM
It is going to take more than low interest rates and low prices to move real estate.  McCurtain County and Choctaw County, this post is well worth the read and makes a lot of sense.
I've been saying some of this for some time now.
Via San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-Pro CDPE (RE/MAX Associates):
Is It Going To Take More Than Low Interest Rates and Low Prices To Move Real Estate?
With low interest rates almost guaranteed for the next couple years and home prices at levels reminiscent of times earlier in the last decade, … (1 comments)

CHOCTAW ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE annual meeting Saturday October 1, 2011 - 09/17/11 06:21 PM
CHOCTAW ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE annual meeting Saturday October 1, 2011
For seventy- one years the Chotaw Electric Cooperative has had an annual meeting of it's members. 

 
 
That's YOU, if you get electricity from Choctaw Electric Cooperative. 
 
This year, again, the annual meeting will be held at the Lige Hammock-Todd Whatley Rodeo Arena in Hugo, Oklahoma 74743. 
 
This year's event, as last year's, will feature Philip Bauer impersonating JOHNNY CASH and Stacie Pace impersonating PATSY CLINE. 
 
 
Vendor's applications can be downloaded, filled in and faxed or emailed to Choctaw Electric Cooperative. 
 
Image courtesy of Choctaw … (7 comments)

Gymnastics Facility 1713 E Kirk, Hugo Oklahoma 74743 Grand Opening September 19 2011 - 09/16/11 12:33 PM
Gymnastics Facility 1713 E Kirk, Hugo Oklahoma 74743 Grand Opening September 19  2011
 
Hugo Gymnastics and More , The newest business in Hugo Oklahoma will have a Grand Opening Monday, September 19, 2011 at it's new location 1713 E Kirk Street, HugoOklahoma. 74743. 
 
Hugo Gymnastics and More - 8000 sq foot facility providing gymnastics for boys and girls from beginners to advanced. 
 
Classes available now are:
 
Mommy and Me - 2 to 5 years old, parent attends all events with child.  
3+ Boys and Girls Recreational Gymnastics  
Girls Team Gymnastics - Levels 3 … (11 comments)

Prepare Your Home For Sale ... Little things make a big difference in presentation. - 09/15/11 09:28 PM
Amanda made a few changes to this room and what a difference!  It is so important to balance a room out and prepare for it to sell.
Thanks Amanda for allowing this to be re-blogged.
Via Amanda Alligood (Sunflower Creations):
Here is an example of how home staging can make all the difference.  Our client was beyond pleased when she arrived home to find her mother's condo perfectly staged! Which picture would you rather see online?  89% of buyers hit the Internet before setting foot in the seller's home...make the most out of your pictures and stage first.  Bringing in a professional … (3 comments)

Images of America McCurtain County, written by our own.. Kenneth and Kayla Sivard. - 09/15/11 12:20 PM
 IMAGES
of America
McCURTAIN COUNTY
 
Anyone interested in McCurtain  County Oklahoma for any reason whatsoever will enjoy Kenneth and Kayla Sivard's book, McCurtain County. Kenneth and Kayla are our own McCurtain County residents.  They have history here and enjoy digging around in the history of our county, state, and beyond.  They do their research, always able to back up what they write with documentation.  
 
Kenneth and Kayla's McCurtain County book starts out with background history on McCurtain County and quickly introduce you to various people in our history with photos and discussion of those folks.  I found ancestors and relatives … (3 comments)

Sometimes Credit Repair Takes A While... Be Patient - 09/14/11 10:41 PM
If you have credit issues and you want to purchase a home in the future, it's time to start repairing that credit score now.  
Take the steps to get the ball rolling in the right direction so home ownership can be in your future.
Via John Cannata - Supreme Lending Texas Home Loan Originator (214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com):
Ideally, it wouldn't matter what your credit score is, we would just approve you for a loan and into a new home. Reality says, that's just not going to happen. Credit score plays a HUGE part of a someone qualifying for a mortgage.
The good part … (5 comments)

Home Equity Lines of Credit and Your Credit Score - 09/14/11 10:38 PM
I had not realized the impact that a HELOC could have on a credit score until I read John's blog post about it.  
Since the HELOC is pretty common in my area as a way to finance a get-away vacant lot in the mountains or a lake lot to hold for building later,thought I would re-blog for my clients. 
Thanks, John.
Via John Cannata - Supreme Lending Texas Home Loan Originator (214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com):
Now more than ever, you need to make sure you understand what's on your credit report – and you need to know what steps you can take to improve … (1 comments)

Come on... Go With Me On My Daily Walk! - 09/14/11 09:34 PM
 Come on...  Go With Me On My Daily Walk!
 
The Active Rain Talent Contest is about to wind up...   I had decided to not enter...  I had re-blogged Stacy's post where my introduction was: 
 
Now this looks like something that a lot of you would do wonderfully well at..
 
I don't think I'm going to try this one..
 
Can't think of a single talent that I would want to videotape myself doing.
 
But then it doesn't say we have to video ourselves..doesn't it??  HMMMM
 
 
 
Stacy's comment on the re-blog caused me to re-consider..
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2011 - The year of heat and drought. McCurtain County Oklahoma Idabel Broken Bow Valliant - 09/14/11 09:28 PM
 
2011 - The year of heat and drought. McCurtain County Oklahoma Idabel Broken Bow Valliant
The average annual precipitation for McCurtain County Oklahoma is about 48 inches in the SW corner of McCurtain County and about 54 inches in the NE corner of McCurtain County Oklahoma.  
 
This year in McCurtain County Oklahoma Valliant Idabel Broken Bow, 2011, we are in extreme drought.  The numbers are misleading when we look at the precipitation amounts for this year.  To date, Idabel has received about 22 inches of rainfall this year.  Most of it came in early Spring though and … (5 comments)

If You Focus on the Chug Hole, You'll Fall In It! - 09/14/11 02:41 PM
If You Focus on the Chug Hole, You'll Fall In It!
Have you ever noticed that while driving a car, or riding a bike, if you focus on that chug hole or pothole as they are called in some areas, you'll hit it! 
Even though you're focusing on it to avoid it. 
The key is to be aware of it, but focus on where you want to go. 
The same is true in life.  If you focus on what you don't want to be, or focus on what you don't want to do, you'll do it. 
You must be aware of … (24 comments)

Commercial Highway 259 US 70 Frontage 20.35 Acres Idabel Broken Bow Oklahoma - 09/13/11 05:35 PM
Commercial Highway 259 US 70 Frontage 20.35 Acres Idabel Broken Bow Oklahoma
A rare offering 20.35 acres on highway 259 north / US 70 between Idabel and Broken Bow, about 1/2 miles south of the north by-pass around Idabel. 
Prime development area.  Businesses between the four-way stop on the east side of Idabel and the north by-pass include McDonald's, Tios Mexican Restaurant, Tire shops, Valero Service Station/Convenience Store, David Beard's Catfish King Restaurant,  Roma's Italian Restaurant, The Livestock Sale Barn, Image 'N spa, State Farm Insurance, Harris Home Construction, Home Health Care Offices, Jarvis Mini Storage and Boat/RV storage, Ramsey Implements, … (5 comments)

Kiamichi Independent Bikers (KIB) Annual Rally & Bike Show (Motorcycle) October 14, 15, 16, 2011 Idabel OKlahoma 74745 - 09/12/11 05:29 PM
Kiamichi Independent Bikers (KIB) Annual Rally & Bike Show (Motorcycle) October 14, 15, 16, 2011 Idabel OKlahoma 74745
 
The Kiamichi Independent Bikers (Motorcycles) Idabel, Oklahoma 74745, have once again scheduled their annual Rally and Bike Show.  It's being held on the Kiamichi Independent Bikers property about 4 miles west of Idabel, Oklahoma on highway 70.  Look for the signs, you can't miss it. 
The gate opens for attendance to the 2011 Annual KIB Rally and Bike Show (Motorcycles) Idabel, OKlahoma 74745, at precisely  12:00 AM (noon) on Thursday October 13, 2011.
Family Oriented Fun, Everyone is welcome.  A $25 donation … (8 comments)

Raymond Gary Lake - Waterfront Water Front Lakefront Lake Front- Homes for Sale- Vacant Lots Available. Boat Docks. - 09/11/11 08:33 AM
Raymond Gary Lake - Waterfront Water Front Lakefront Lake Front- Homes for Sale- Vacant Lots Available. Boat Docks.
 
YES!  You can own the shoreline.  NO!  It's not just leased.  YES! Boat Docks are privately owned by the landowner.  YES! Your deed most often reads, "xxxx feet to the shoreline of Raymond Gary Lake.  Hence xxxx feet along said shoreline"..   You own the shoreline..   Now sometimes even, in unplatted land around the lake the deed may take you out under the water.. :) 
 
Raymond Gary Lake..  It's unique in Oklahoma.  There are very very few lakes in Oklahoma … (9 comments)

Golden Oldies — #12 - 09/10/11 07:06 PM
Russel always has a surprise up his sleeve.  Am I re-blogging this because he featured one of my old posts?  YOU BET.. LOL.
NAH.. It's just a great unselfish post that highlights others and I appreciate Russel for that attitude..  since I'm re-blogging.. please read all of the other posts except mine :)
:) 
Via Russel Ray, Southern California home inspector based in San Diego (Real estate, photography, marketing, music, history & more!):
   
Golden Oldies, #12
For previous posts in my Golden Oldies series, click on Golden Oldies.
Check in here each Saturday no later than noon Pacific … (3 comments)

You Can Have it All! Valliant Oklahoma Home & Land For Sale 74764 Pine Creek Lake. Even Commercial Possibilities.4 bed 2 bath paved road 19 acres pond. - 09/10/11 06:38 AM
You Can Have it All!  Valliant Oklahoma Home & Land For Sale 74764 Pine Creek Lake.  Even Commercial Possibilities. 4 bed 2 bath paved road 19 acres pond.
This home land for sale Valliant Oklahoma 74764 will pleasantly surprise you. 
Large Valliant Oklahoma home for sale of approx 2950 square feet , lots of space.. quality components such as Jenn-Air Down Draft Cook Top with built in grill, Eat at center island with a gorgeous Wood slab for dining. The Geo-thermal unit at theis Valliant Oklahoma home for sale is designed to save you money on your heating, air conditioning, and … (7 comments)

Market Report Idabel Oklahoma 74745 ALL (Includes FSBO) Homes Land Sold Previous 6 months 3/5/11 to 9/5/11 - 09/09/11 08:18 PM
Market Report Idabel Oklahoma 74745 ALL (Includes FSBO) Homes Land Sold Previous 6 months 3/5/11 to 9/5/11
 
This is the first time that I've published a market report for the Idabel School District.
There are many FSBO homes and land sold in the Idabel School District. 
These are not evidenced in an MLS.  
I feel like a market report that only picks up homes and land sold as evidenced by the mls is not an accurate market report, since it does not pick up "For Sale By Owner" sales.  In some areas of the country, a Market Report … (11 comments)

Southeast Feed Seed Machinery Fencing Materials Livestock Supplies Idabel Oklahoma 74745 - 09/08/11 06:45 PM
Southeast Feed Seed Machinery Fencing Materials Livestock Supplies Idabel Oklahoma 74745
 
Southeast Feed Idabel, Oklahoma, is THE place to go for feed for your animals whether it's cattle (cows), sheep, horses, mules, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, hogs, pigs, dogs, or cats.
 
Southeast Feed Idabel Oklahoma has just about any kind of feed that you need for animals.  
 
Cattle cubes, Creep Feed, Chicken Scratch, Laying pellets, Sweet Feed, corn, wheat, etc.  How about hay?  Yep.. they have that too.
 

 
Salt and Mineral Blocks.. are in stock too.  
Got a hankering to plant some veggies next … (40 comments)

Blues Clues Method to Locate the Septic Tank ~ 7 Clues to Locate Your Septic Tank on Oklahoma Land - 09/07/11 08:33 AM
 
Blues Clues Method to Locate the Septic Tank ~ 7 Clues to Locate Your Septic Tank on Our Oklahoma Land?
 
Judi, 
 
        We do not know where our septic tank is located.  We bought our house 3 years ago and didn't think about it at the time.  We've not had any issues with it so we've never thought too much about it.  Now we would like to sell the house and think we should be able to tell a buyer where it's located.  Can you help us? 
                               
                                Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner
                                 Idabel … (22 comments)

“Customer Service” – What does it mean for a real estate professional? - 09/06/11 10:23 PM
I love what Ruthmarie had to say here. 
You can be over-stretched or over- extended, whichever way you choose to say it. 
When that happens, the qualify of service to your clients usually suffers. 
Via Ruthmarie Hicks (Keller Williams Realty):
Real estate sales is a very funny thing.  Often – when judging the quality of the agent or broker – only one metric is used: Sales volume.   And by sales volume most people are specifically referring to how how much money was exchanged in  gross sales.  For example  – If an agent that specializes in homes worth over $1 million  has $7 … (5 comments)

Determination and Commitment - 09/06/11 10:13 PM
Regardless of whether your goals are personal or business..there must be a desire to achieve them.. that is what will provide you with motivation an determination. 
Lou has brought another quote to think about .. with a world of truth in it. 
I'm not a wall climber.. but now our grandson would love to be close enough to a larger town so he could. He has the desire. 
Read Lou's post, you just can't help but agree. :)
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
 
 
Determination and Commitment
“Desire … (2 comments)

Do You Know Where the Buried Treasure is on Your Lot/Land? (Where is the Electrical (Telephone, Water Line, Sewer,Television) Wire Cable Buried Located On Our Land?) - 09/06/11 09:51 AM
Do You Know Where the Buried Treasure is on Your Lot/Land?  (Where is the Electrical (Telephone, Water Line, Sewer,Television) Wire Cable Buried Located On Our Land?)
 
Judi,
While we are in our feasibility study period for the purchase of the land in Idabel on Southeast Washington Street, we want to flag or mark all of the utility and other lines that are buried or located on the property.  Can you help us with that?
            Signed,
            Potential Buyers of Land in McCurtain County or  Choctaw County Oklahoma
 
The above email or note a sample of … (22 comments)

How do we handle wastewater on the rural acreage that we purchased in Oklahoma? - 09/05/11 09:50 PM
How do we handle wastewater on the rural acreage that we purchased in Oklahoma?
 
 
 
Individual Sewage Treatment Systems allow Rural Oklahomans to safely handle wastewater in an environmentally friendly way.  More on-site systems in Oklahoma are septic tanks and lateral lines, than any other type of individual wastewater treatment for a rural residence.  Although there are several types of individual wastewater treatment systems other than septic systems that are becoming more commonly used such as aerobic systems with spray irrigation, aerobic systems with drip irrigation, low-pressure closing system, and lagoon systems. 
 
 
 
To get … (10 comments)

My Blog, My Business, Overgrown Asters and Stunted Fuschias - 09/05/11 04:47 PM
Leslie said it and she said it well.  I whole-heartedly agree with this post.   As long as someone is not breaking any of the Active Rain guidelines, no one else should be telling them what they should and should not post. 
Time to go dig up those Cannas, they are not exactly the color that I want in that spot.. even though my neighbr likes that color.. my garden. :)
Via Leslie Ebersole, REALTOR® Chicago's Western Suburbs (Baird&Warner Fox Valley):
The blog police have been out recently, writing long and even argumentative posts about what other people should or shouldn't be writing or … (3 comments)

Kodak & Kimba - Cute Puppies For Adoption Idabel Oklahoma - 09/04/11 11:20 PM
Kodak is a 10-12 week old male Rough Coat(Lassie) Collie mixed puppy.  He is a very sweet, lovable, calm, and intelligent puppy.  He gets along well with children, cats and other dogs of all sizes, although he is a little bashful.  Kodak will be a medium to large dog when he is fully grown. If interested in applying to adopt this young boy please call ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application . A $50 adoption fee will apply to offset his sterilization, vaccination, and de-worming expenses. He has a female sibling named Kimba who is available as well. Kimba is a 10-12 … (10 comments)

Market Report Raymond Gary Lake, Fort Towson, Oklahoma, Choctaw County. - 09/04/11 05:51 PM
 
MarketReportRaymondGaryLake, Fort Towson, Oklahoma, Choctaw County. 
 
 
 
It's time to take a look at how sales have been going on Raymond Gary Lake and at what is currently for sale on the lake. 
 
 
 
It's not like it was about three years ago.. when anything waterfront was a hot product and multiple offers were coming in.   
 
 
 
Let's take a look at the facts. 
 
 
 
During the last 12 months there has been 2 parcels sell that are off-water at Lake Raymond Gary. 
 
 
 
One … (7 comments)

McCurtain County Free Fair Schedule 2011 - 09/03/11 08:02 AM
McCurtain County Free FairTuesday, September 68:00am entries Open7:00pm Entries Close7:00pm Miss McCurtain County Pageant5:00pm Carnival Opens thru Saturday NightWednesday, September 78:00am to 12:00pm-- Livestock Entries Only9:00am Rabbit and Poultry Judging9:00 am Exhibit Judging12:00pm Livestock Entries Close (All Cards Due) and Animals inPlace2:00pm Judge Breeding Sheep followed by Market Lambs5:00 Goat JudgingThursday, September 81:00pm Judging Breeding Cattle (Heifers then Bulls) followed byMarket Steers4:00pm Judge Breeding Gilts followed by Market SwineFriday, September 9SCHOOL DAY_ SPECIAL CARNIVAL ATTRACTIONS10:00am Parade (Downtown Idabel)1:00pm Livestock Judging Contest5:30pm Horse Show Registration at the Rodeo Arena6:00pm Horse Show Begins at the Rodeo ArenaSaturday, September 1010:00am Tractor Driving Contest10:00am Talent … (12 comments)

Lucy, Beagle & Mountain Cur, needs a home/family/owner. She will be euthanized 9/9/11. Animal Rescue and Kare of McCurtain County ARK seeking home for Lucy. - 09/02/11 08:20 AM
Lucy, a Beagle & Mountain Cur, needs a home/family/owner.  She will be euthanized 9/9/11.  Animal Rescue and Kare of McCurtain County seeking home for Lucy.  ARK.    If you can... Please HELP our Lucy!!! She will be euthanized on September 9th if she cannot find a new home.   ARK, Animal Rescue and Kare of McCurtain County  is assisting in rehoming Lucy, who is a very special and wise companion! Lucy is 8 years old.  She appears to be a Beagle and Mountain Cur mix.   She is fully HOUSE TRAINED, loves to snuggle and lounge around with you on a … (11 comments)

Internation Paper Plant Valliant Oklahoma 74764 Investing 10 Million in Valliant Plant to improve energy efficiency. - 09/02/11 07:57 AM
Internation Paper Plant Valliant Oklahoma 74764 Investing 10 Million in Valliant Plant to improve energy efficiency.  The International Paper (IP) Plant located at Valliant Oklahoma 74764 is preparing for the future by investing to become more energy efficient and to reduce the amount of energy the mill purchases annually. (The Photo to the right is not of the Valliant Mill but of another paper mill.) IP is a great neighbor world-wide with it’s standard of meeting nearly 70% of it’s global energy requirements with renewable biomass products.  Some of those renewable biomass products include bark and wood residuals.   The Valliant … (3 comments)

Beautiful Log Home for Sale in Neosho Missouri. Offered by Guest Blogger Cindy Forbes of Neosho Missouri - 09/02/11 12:00 AM
Beauitiful Log  home for sale in Neosho Missouri.  Offered by Guest Blogger Cindy Forbes of Neosho, Missouri. 
 
Home For Sale
 Cindy has our son's gorgeous home listed in Neosho.  I've invited her to be a member of the Rain.. in the meantime, I invited her to post his custom built log home for sale in my blog and she agreed.  Please contact Cindy with any questions about the house.  I do not have any connection with selling the house, am not licensed in Missouri.  Contact Cindy Forbes guest blogger at 417-451-5930 office, 417-850-8500 cell
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Choctaw County Free Fair September 2011 Hugo Oklahoma Schedule of Events & Judging - 09/01/11 07:39 AM
Choctaw County Free Fair September 2011 Hugo Oklahoma Schedule of Events & Judging
 
The Choctaw County Free Fair at Hugo, Oklahoma is almost here.  The theme for this year's Free Fair is

“The Choctaw County Fair, Where the Road Ends and the Fun Begins."
The Free Fair will be in full swing in 2 weeks.  The Choctaw County Free Fair at Hugo Oklahoma is held in the Agriplex, the premiere events center in Choctaw County Oklahoma located at 5th & Rena. The Dates  for 2011's fair are from September 14, 2011 at 8 AM to September 18, 2011 … (10 comments)

 
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