tulsa homes for sale: 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)
tulsa homes for sale: The Closet – It Can Sell a Home
- 02/15/12 07:41 AM
You may think that something as insignificant and unassuming as a closet would make a difference in the selling power in your home, but it has more power than you know. Homes need storage for anything from food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. The closet is one of the most important rooms in the home. So, to get your closets in selling order, you should tackle cleaning out the clutter to determine what the real use of each particular closet. We all like to hold on to things that no longer have a need, but may be used in the future, so … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: Tulsa Named the Best Market in the Country
- 02/08/12 12:00 AM
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 … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: Make Moving Easier
- 06/23/11 06:15 AM
You've sold your old Tulsa home and are excited about your transition to the new one. But here comes the part nobody enjoys...the actual moving. Somehow, you have to pack up the entire contents of your life in several boxes, secure them so the breakables don't break, put the boxes in the moving van, travel to your new Tulsa property, unload all the boxes, unpack them and put everything away. And, many times, you're doing this in a matter of a couple of days. Here are some tips to make moving easier: Start Packing Early - As soon as you know … (1 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: Existing Home Sales Jump: Recovery on the Move
- 02/02/11 12:37 PM
Existing home sales jumped and it looks like recovery is on the move. Home sales rose again in December, which was another small increase that housing has seen over the past six months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The National Association of Realtors® believes sales are on an upward trend. December was a good finish for 2010, showing a recovery over the past six months. December's pace is near the volume many people are expecting for 2011. The market is getting closer to a sustainable level. Recovery will likely continue as job growth gains and rising rents make … (1 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: The Millennials Say No Mansions for Them
- 01/19/11 09:57 AM
Generation Y doesn't want formal living rooms, soaker tubs or dependence on a car. Basically, they don't want their parents' homes or even mansion-style homes. The National Association of Home Builders conference focused on the needs of the aging baby boomer population of 76 million. Their children represent a whopping 80 million. The Gen Y population born from the 1980's to the early 2000's are the convention's target this week. Surveys show that 13% carpool to work, 7% walk, and 88% want to be in an urban setting. But, cities themselves can be so expensive. One third are willing to … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: More Than 30 Teaching Positions Saved by Stimulus Money at Tulsa Public Schools
- 12/01/10 07:41 AM
The school district of Tulsa Oklahoma says federal stimulus money is helping to save more than 30 teachers' jobs. Budget cuts forced the district to cut 225 teaching positions before the 2010-2011 school year started. Federal funds brought back 188 of those teachers. However, the district that 32 of the 188 teachers recalled were only given temporary contracts due to a new state law. The temporary contracts will be replaced with standard teaching contracts according to the district. They are really excited to be able to sign 32 teachers to continuing contracts. Hopefully, this will add to their holiday cheer. … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: More Than 30 Teaching Positions Saved by Stimulus Money at Tulsa Public Schools
- 12/01/10 07:32 AM
The school district of Tulsa Oklahoma says federal stimulus money is helping to save more than 30 teachers' jobs. Budget cuts forced the district to cut 225 teaching positions before the 2010-2011 school year started. Federal funds brought back 188 of those teachers. However, the district that 32 of the 188 teachers recalled were only given temporary contracts due to a new state law. The temporary contracts will be replaced with standard teaching contracts according to the district. They are really excited to be able to sign 32 teachers to continuing contracts. Hopefully, this will add to their holiday cheer.Director … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: Low-Cost Upgrades Cut Energy Bills
- 11/17/10 03:16 AM
Thanks to energy-efficient home improvements made possible through Habitat for Humanity, homeowners could be looking forward to cheap utility bills this winter that could cost as little as $40 a month for natural gas. The non-profit group recently completed a rehab on a foreclosed home that was part of a Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The home is located in Michigan and is the first LEED-certified home built by Habitat for Humanity. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Certifications by LEED standards measure how well a house performs in eight areas, including water efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality and … (0 comments)
tulsa homes for sale: Increase of Home Value and Buyer Interest Based on School Performance
- 09/15/10 10:22 AM
As millions of people around the nation prepare for back to school activities, many families are searching for affordable housing near desirable school districts. These days, proximity to quality schools is important to many families buying real estate. Some families are even opting to rent a home near quality schools until the perfect home becomes available. Now that proximity to quality schools is high on the list of family priorities, many top performing schools are experiencing an increase in enrollment. And, along with higher enrollment, property values near quality schools are slightly higher than the national median list price. Sometimes, this … (1 comments)
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