jenks homes: Skills Today’s Homebuyer’s Need
- 08/21/13 10:30 AM
When it comes to skills, even homebuyers need them. Wise house hunting and smart real estate choices are required skill sets that today’s homebuyers need. Today, you still need the skill sets that you needed 15 or 20 years ago; however, while that list has gotten a bit shorter thanks to technology, there are skills you still need.
Skills today’s homebuyer’s need:
Math skills – You need to understand math before you can control your spending activities. Homebuyers usually know what they can afford, but many homebuyers still think they can squeeze in a little extra. To really know what … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: All about Midtown Tulsa, OK
- 07/16/13 10:30 PM
When we talk about Midtown Tulsa, OK many people don’t realize that we are talking about much more than a community within Tulsa. Midtown Tulsa is a cultural community made up of historical neighborhoods, public parks, lots of retail stores and many restaurants.
You can walk most anywhere in Midtown Tulsa with no problem. It’s actually the best way to get around while enjoying the community itself. There are several public parks for families that include Creek Council Oak Tree, Veterans Park, Creek Stickball Park, and River Parks. They are all historic places that are listed on the National Registry … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Summer Activities for Kids in Tulsa OK
- 06/18/13 11:29 AM
Tulsa, Oklahoma is the place to be for great summer activities for kids. In many cities across the nation it can be expensive and hard to find fun things for your kids to do. Therefore, we have found some great summer activities that all kids can enjoy in Tulsa, OK. They’re even great for families on a budget. So, no matter what your budget is, you can enjoy inexpensive things to do in Tulsa to keep your kids having fun all summer long.
Summer Movie Programs:
Enjoy children’s movies all summer long at the top named movie theaters for only … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa, OK June 2013 Events & Festivals
- 06/05/13 11:35 AM
Please enjoy this quick look into many of the festivals that you and your family and friends can enjoy in Tulsa, OK this June 2013. Many events are annual events that local residents and visitors look forward to and some are new. For a complete list of events in Tulsa you can visit the City of Tulsa website.
Tulsa, OK Events and Festivals:
Leake Collector Car Show and Auction – Come enjoy the presentation of the annual Tulsa auction by the Leake Auction Company at the Quick Trip Center at Expo Square. There will be over 700 cars crossing the … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: DYI – Backyard Fun with Horseshoes
- 04/24/13 11:05 PM
Now that it's summer in Tulsa, OK, you can bring the family together for backyard fun with horseshoes. Building your own horseshoe pit is a wonderful way for friends and family to enjoy an outdoor activity that is healthy and fun. Therefore, we have some tips on how to build your own permanent horseshoe pit. It’s an easy process and doesn’t require many supplies.
DYI – How to build a permanent horseshoe pit
Dimensions & Options – A regulation size pit is 6ft by 40ft with a platform for pitching at each end. If you’re building one for children, you … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Moving Yourself into Your New Home Now More Popular
- 04/11/13 01:01 AM
The most recent US Census Bureau statistics now show that it is more popular to move yourself into your new home. Last year, more people packed up and moved themselves vs hiring a moving company to do it for them. The do-it-yourself alternative is growing by leaps and bounds. Over 15% of our nation’s population move each year, with most of that being done in the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer and children are out of school.
Because of the affect on the moving industry, many companies are now offering options that can help and save … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa's Top Events in April 2013
- 04/03/13 03:10 AM
Tulsa, OK is hot, hot, hot with top events this April. There will be a lot of great events to take advantage of this month that will be great for the whole family. Therefore, we have compiled a list of a few of the top events that you don't want to miss.
Tulsa, OK Events April 2013:
Sesame Street Live - April 4 - 7, 2013
About the Show
When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby's magic wand, there's something in the air, and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical monttage! Grover and Baby Bear sing … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa, OK’s Best Real Estate Agents
- 03/20/13 11:51 PM
Are you looking for the best real estate agents in Tulsa, OK? If so, you have come to the right place. Whether you are buying a Tulsa, OK home or listing your home, you want to use the best real estate agents in Tulsa that can handle all your real estate needs. You will also want an agent who will treat you as their top priority.
If you’re a Tulsa home buyer:
No matter if you are a first-time home buyer or you are a seasoned home buyer, we can help you find the right home, for the right price, … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Consignment Season in Tulsa, OK
- 01/23/13 11:03 PM
Even though it’s still early in the year, you can still start your spring cleaning and make some extra money at Tulsa, OK’s consignment sale events. Therefore, we have some tips for helping you get the most of the things you no longer need or want.
First you want set aside some time for going through all your stuff. It could take quite a while to pick through everything you have depending on how much you have kept over the years. You will also need supplies like boxes, trash bags and hangers along with pen and paper to take inventory … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa Oklahoma’s Gilcrease Museum
- 10/24/12 10:05 AM
Tulsa Oklahoma’s Gilcrease Museum is another great reason to relocate to Tulsa, OK. The museum is located in downtown Tulsa and now houses the world’s biggest and most comprehensive collection of American West art. They also have a growing collection of artifacts and art from Central and South America.
Gilcrease Museum is a must see for every art and culture buff. Many of the most famous American artists have their work displayed in the Gilcrease Museum. Some of those famous names include Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Joseph Henry Sharp, Frederic Remington and many more.
The museums art collections focus on … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa’s Largest Family Event – The Tulsa State Fair
- 09/26/12 11:21 AM
Tulsa’s largest family event, the Tulsa State Fair will be here September 27 through October 7 at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. Along with cool rides and attractions, the fair will have a variety of free concerts on three stages. There will be some big names coming to the Tulsa State Fair this year.
The fair attractions will include a variety of entertainment you don’t want to miss. There will be featured attractions and daily attractions including just for kids adventures, the Muscogee Greek stage, the Bud Light tailgate tent, the international beer garden, a wine garden, a culinary stage … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa Area Foreclosures Continue to Decline
- 09/19/12 01:08 AM
Tulsa area foreclosures continue to decline month after month. Since July, repossessions in the Tulsa area are becoming less common, continuing a general downward trend. According to RealtyTrac, there were 572 foreclosures recorded in the Tula metro area last month.
The foreclosure rate now results in one for every 716 homes, which is 3.5% below June and 28.8% below July 2011. When compared to the state of Oklahoma’s foreclosure rate, Tulsa is still much lower. There were 1,369 foreclosures throughout the state of Oklahoma, which is an increase of 5.8% for the month; however, that is down 32% for the year … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: The 2012 Greek Festival Coming to Tulsa
- 09/12/12 06:40 AM
The 2012 Greek Festival is coming to Tulsa, OK on September 20th and will be here until September 22nd at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 1206 South Guthrie, Tulsa. The Greek Festival is Tulsa’s oldest Ethnic Festival bringing Greek flavor, sounds and foods to life.
Build your own Greek dinner with the a la carte buffet while you enjoy wonderful Greek desserts and Greek music. This Greek holiday will feature many activities, ethnic dancing, shopping, and Greek foods. You can even buy a Greek cookbook to try out Greek recipes at home. The 2012 Greek Festival will be sponsored … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Visiting Keystone Lake in Cleveland, OK
- 04/11/12 10:17 AM
When you visit Keystone Lake in Cleveland, Oklahoma, you will get to enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, camping and more just 15 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Keystone Lake is on a wooded shoreline with sandy beaches, low rolling hills and high bluffs. Its blue-green water and natural beauty make it a visual treat you won’t forget. And, you can view its entire beauty from many overlooking points along state, county and federal highways.
Keystone Lake is on the Arkansas River just west of downtown Tulsa. The lake is approximately 26,000 acres and flood controlled, which has created an urban playground. You … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Tulsa, OK’s Top April Events
- 04/04/12 01:40 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: New Survey Shows Homeowners Open to Strategic Default
- 03/28/12 11:14 AM
A new survey shows homeowners are open to strategic default. According to the survey, a large number of property owners see strategic default as a good option if their home continues to depreciate. Close to half the homeowners who participated in the online poll say they would walk away from their mortgage obligations if home values continue to fall. The survey was conducted online by Housing Predictor with 1,000 participants.
The Housing Predictor survey showed almost half of those surveyed would stop paying their mortgage payments even if they could afford it. Many of them believe it is best to get … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: New Record Highs for Housing Affordability Index
- 03/14/12 08:12 AM
According to the National Association of Realtors®, there are new record highs for the housing affordability index. Since 1973 when the NAR began keeping records, the affordability in housing has risen to a record high of 206.1. This number comes from the connection between median family income, median home price and the average mortgage rate. So, the more household purchasing power we have, the more the index will rise.
Typically, first time buyers who make small down payments have a lower affordability level. However, an index of 100 is the point where households with a median income have just enough income … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: A Look into the Community of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- 02/22/12 04:50 AM
It was not that long ago when you would find land, farms and ranches all over Broken Arrow, but today you’ll find a thriving city that is one of Oklahoma’s fastest growing communities. Money Magazine even named it as one of real estate’s “Best Places to Live” in the United States.’ This beautiful city has been ranked as one of the safest cities in Oklahoma. Now it’s ranked number 16 in our Nation as the safest place to live and raise a family. Broken Arrow, OK is such a wonderful community because of the quality of life you can find here. … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: The Best Realtors Keep It All Together
- 01/25/12 10:37 AM
For a real estate professional, the journey of life is about the period between contract and closing, which leads them to a destination known as escrow. In this day and time escrow is a minefield of crazy mortgages, below market home values, and buyer/seller’s remorse and renegotiation. So, in times like these it’s the best Realtors® who can keep it all together for homebuyers.
Last June the National Association of Realtors® did poll that shows one is six agents said they have had a deal fall apart in escrow. And, a report on AOL Real Estate showed that 32% … (0 comments)
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jenks homes: Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Tulsa
- 01/11/12 09:05 AM
Recent news says the delicious Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant will be coming to Tulsa, OK very soon. Last week, company officials publicized the popular coffee shop and donut chain would be opening 10 restaurants in Tulsa and surrounding areas.
This is good news for Tulsa as the company doubles their number of locations across the country in years to come. The biggest cities in the expansion plans include Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Now, the company is in the process of finding franchisees in the communities they are expanding to. So far, Oklahoma City and Del City are the only communities in Oklahoma … (0 comments)
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