Quick Tips to Consider Before Buying Condo Insurance

When purchasing insurance for your condominium, there are several important things to keep in mind. First, know your covenants and bylaws. Each condo association is different and has different covenants and bylaws. With some, if the condo is destroyed, they will rebuild the outside but the owner is responsible for everything from the sheetrock in. This type of information will help your insurance agent determine the proper coverage for your policy. Also, remember that you may be responsible for extra fees if the condo association falls short of funds (to replace the roof, for example). That can also be added as coverage for your policy.

For more information about condo insurance, renters insurance or other insurance in Bixby, Oklahoma, contact Mike Tedford, Tedford Insurance, 918-299-2345, or www.tedfordinsurance.com

For all your Bixby, Oklahoma area real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Improve or Move?

Although the economy has shown signs of improvement, many homeowners are choosing to improve their home rather than move. By doing so, when the economy changes they will have increased the value of their home and will be able to sell it at that point. There are many ways to improve your home and add value, including: repairing and replacing your roof, repainting the interior and exterior of your home, installing energy efficient products, providing curb appeal through landscaping, upgrading fixtures, and doing basic maintenance and pest control.

• Repairing or Replacing Your Roof- Make sure that you keep your roof in good repair and when needed, replace it. Check with your roofing professional to see if you need a new roof, have venting problems, have loose shingles, or have any other roofing issues that are in need of repair.
• Repainting- repainting your home not only helps maintain the property but it is also appealing to buyers when you decide to sell. Keep neutral colors in mind, however, so that it will be appealing to a large number of buyers.
• Installing Energy Efficient Products- replace old windows, appliances, hot water heaters, and heating and a/c units with newer energy star rated ones. This will help decrease your energy bills and will be attractive to buyers.
• Providing Curb Appeal through Landscaping- make sure that your landscaping is attractive to buyers. An attractive exterior can help ensure that buyers will at least take a peak inside. Also remember to provide landscaping that will look good in every season.
• Upgrading Fixtures- this is an easy and often inexpensive way to improve your home. Replace doorknobs, cabinet pulls, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures for newer ones.
• Doing Basic Maintenance and Pest Control- this is one of the best ways to improve your property and prevent buyers from walking out the door. Many buyers simply don't want a "fixer upper" or problems with pests. They want it move in ready. Simple home maintenance and pest control will keep buyers interested and will help prevent more expensive repairs later.

Remember, if you don't have the time or skill, hire a professional to do needed improvements and repairs. A poor repair job won't attract buyers when you decide to sell. Check our the professionals listed below or visit www.tulsahomemaintenance.com for a complete list of professionals. Should you decide to move, visit www.homeguidetulsa.com for tips on buying and selling and to search for homes for sale in the Tulsa, OK. area.

Roof Repair or Replacement in Tulsa, OK.- Judy Smith of Abest Roofing at 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.

Pest control in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Area- Duane Montgomery, Montgomery Exterminating at 918-438-4885 or www.montgomeryexterminating.com.

To buy or sell Tulsa, OK. Real Estate- Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors, 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Tulsa, OK. Moving Services- Mike Ellingson, Relocation LLC, 918-459-MOVE or www.relocationllc.net.

Tulsa, OK. Mortgage Services- Karen Heston, BOK Mortgage, 918-230-9432 or kheston-boklo.mortgagewebcenter.com

Tulsa, OK. Electric Repair and Installation- Larry Murray, Murray Electric, 918-557-3020 or www.murrayelectric.com.

Tulsa, OK. Building and Remodeling- Rick Oberlender, US Building Systems, 918-518-5913

Tulsa, OK. Home Automation- Keegan Beck, KMB Enterprises, 918-527-1031 or www.kmbenterprisesllc.com

Tulsa, OK. Homes Are Selling in Less Than 2 Months!

According to Realtor Magazine (Daily News, May 25, 2011), homes are on the market an average of 95 days. This is up 13% when compared to the same period last year. Homes in Tulsa, OK. sell in an average of 58 days. Read the whole article, "Where Homes Are Selling in 2 Months Or Less", below for more information.

Nationally, homes spent 95 days on the market in April, which is up 13 percent year-over-year, according to April housing data from Realtor.com of 146 markets.

But in a few markets, the median age of inventory of homes for sale was less than 60 days.

Here are the fastest-selling cities from April:

Denver
Median days on the market: 44 days
Median list price: $249,900

Oakland, Calif.
Median days on the market: 44 days
Median list price: $319,950

San Francisco
Median days on the market: 54 days
Median list price: $645,000

Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va.
Median days on the market: 57 days
Median list price: $369,900

Tulsa, Okla.
Median days on the market: 58 days
Median list price: $149,900

Bakersfield, Calif.
Median days on the market: 58 days
Median list price: $135,000

San Jose, Calif.
Median days on the market: 59 days
Median list price: $480,000

Fresno, Calif.
Median days on the market: 59 days
Median list price: $160,000

Omaha, Neb.
Median days on the market: 59 days
Median list price: $152,725

And where were homes spending the longest number of days on the market? Savannah, Ga., where the median days on the market in April was 198 days, according to Realtor.com housing data.

For your Tulsa, OK. real estate needs, contact Kelly Howard, McGraw Realtors, 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.

Tulsa, OK. Area Luxury Homes for Sale

Secluded Owasso, OK Luxury Home For Sale

15601 East 82nd Street North
in Owasso, OK.

$1,900,000

4 Bedrooms
4 Full, 2 Half Bathrooms
4 Car Garage

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Luxury Home for Sale in Jenks, OK.

10726 S. Lakewood Ave.
The Gates at Forest Park

$4,200,000

6 Bedrooms
7 Full 4 Half Bathrooms
5 Car Garage

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Luxury Home for Sale in Owasso, OK.
10001 N. Glen Ellen Dr.
Clearbrook Addition

$2,100,000

5 Bedrooms
6 Full 2 Half Bathrooms
4 Car Garage




For information on any of these Tulsa, OK area luxury homes or for all your Tulsa, OK area real estate needs, contact Kelly Howard of McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.

Tulsa, OK. Area Homes for Sale

Tulsa, Oklahoma Condominiums for Sale

Enjoy the View from these Charming Spacious Condo's just Steps Away from the River Parks. Downtown and major interstates are only minutes away.

3731 South Riverside Drive
Tower Court Condo's in Tulsa, OK.

$172,900

3 Bedrooms
2 Full 1 Half Bathrooms
2 Car Attached Garage

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3727 South Riverside Drive
Tower Court Condo's in Tulsa, OK.

$169,900

3 Bedrooms
2 Full 1 Half Bathrooms
2 Car Attached Garage
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3729 South Riverside Drive
Tower Court Condo's in Tulsa, OK.

$169,900

3 Bedrooms
2 Full 1 Half Bathrooms
2 Car Attached Garage


To sell your Tulsa, OK area Condo or to find condominiums for sale in Tulsa, contact Kelly Howard of McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com

No Post-Move In Surprises!

When buying a home, most buyers will hire a home inspector to inspect their property for problems. When problems arise, sometimes repairs can be negotiated with the sellers or even repaired after move-in. A home inspection can help prevent surprises for buyers after they move in to their new home. There are, however, some issues that an inspection won't uncover. After all, an inspector can't see everything. In a recent article in Realtor Magazine, "Avoid Home Flaws Being Uncovered Too Late", information is given to help buyers avoid being surprised with problems after moving in.

Home inspections don’t always turn up everything wrong with a home, but unknowing buyers can quickly turn unsatisfied when they move into their new home if they find a bunch of problems.

"The purpose of a home inspection is to look for material defects of a property: things that are unsafe, not working, or that create a hazard," Kurt Salomon, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, told the Chicago Tribune. However, most buyers "think we can see through walls and predict the future.”

Home inspections, for example, don’t specifically test for environmental safety hazards like lead, asbestos, or radon--which can be costly to remove. Inspectors also may overlook mold or vermin when its hidden behind floorboards.

As such, buyers also should be on the lookout for common hazards because pinpointing these before closing at least allows them the opportunity to ask sellers to help pay for removal costs.

Experts warn that buyers should take note of homes built prior to 1978, which usually contain lead and possibly asbestos in 9-by-9 floor tiles in basements.

To help avoid post-move-in surprises, buyers also might consider bringing in additional safety inspectors to evaluate the home, such as chimney inspectors, electricians, or experts for leading or radon testing.

To buy or sell Tulsa, OK. area real estate, contact Kelly Howard, McGraw Realtors, 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.

Changes Coming to Tulsa, OK Trash Service

Tulsa City Manager, Jim Twombley, addressed the Tulsa County Republican Group over lunch at the Summit Club in Tulsa today. An interesting topic of his presentation was the coming changes in Tulsa trash service. While no decision is made on the type of services, many proposals are on the table as options to the pending change. Budget constraints and a landfill change are two reasons cited. Proposals include fees derived from the amount of trash each resident discards, recycling, single service providers, and charges for authorized waste bags.

Public input will be sought in the near future. Be on the lookout for more information.

Posted via email from The Baskin Report