BA Planning Board Approves Rezoning Request

FlightSafety, a Broken Arrow manufacturing company requested that land on the Southwest corner of 71st and Lynn Lane, where water towers currently sit, be rezoned to light industrial.
Broken Arrow Planning Board has approved the request, however, the City Council will consider the request on December 15, 2009

FlightSafety, owned by Berkshire Hathaway of New York , manufactures flight-simulation machines for commercial and military airlines. Currently, they are located at 2700 N. Hemlock Circle and employ 687 people. They plan to build a new facility and increase their employees to 1000.

BA residents are concerned about noise, traffic, childrens safety, and how the property would be financed.


To find out more about re-zoning property you currently own or wish to purchase, contact Dennis Blind of D.R.E.I. Group at dennis@dreigroup.com.

To buy or sell real estate in Broken Arrow, OK, contact The Baskin Real Estate Specialists at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

New Luxury Real Estate Investors!

Foreign investors have been particularly interested in luxury real estate since the US economy and dollar have declined. They are able to purchase real estate in many areas of the US for half of what they would have paid a few years ago. The currency in countries such as Brazil, Canada, and France is stonger than the dollar. Foreign investors from these countries are buying luxury condo's in cities like Las Vegas, Miami, and New York City. They also buy in Texas, Arizona, and California.

For more information on the Tulsa, Oklahoma area Luxury Real Estate Market, contact the Tulsa Luxury Property Group of McGraw Realtors at www.tulsaluxurypropertygroup.com.

When building a new home, there are so many decisions to make, from the location and builder to which carpet and paint to choose. Keep the following tips in mind when you decide to build a new home.

• Location- Work with your Realtor when purchasing land and building your home to make sure that the location you desire will fit your budget as well as the style and size you want in your home. Don't find out after purchasing that you can't do what you want or that the market will not handle your specific plans.
  
• Building- Select your builder carefully! Ask for recommendations from your Realtor, after all they work with builders everyday. Ask builders for referrals and contact them. Ask plenty of questions and don't be afraid to get more than one quote!
• Products- Once you have purchased land, selected a builder, and begun the building process, there will be many products to choose. Ask about your options and shop around in advance to make sure you get what you want at the price you want. When selecting roofing products and styles- keep in mind your budget, style of home, and the weather in your area. Remember that by adding ridge vents or using certain materials you can decrease your energy costs. When selecting flooring products- remember to check wear, stain resistance, and even product type (such as carpet, tile, or hardwood).
  
• Mortgage Options- Check with your mortgage banker to find out what mortgage options are available to you. For example, can you qualify for a VA or Rural Home Loan? Also, make sure you know your budget and how much down-payment you have. If you have less than 20% to put down, ask about loans that require less down-payment!

Want more information? Contact these professionals or visit www.tulsahomecare.com:

Home-Building in Tulsa, Oklahoma- Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-734-1293 or usbs@att.net.

Tulsa, OK Mortgages- Steve Currington, Currington Mortgage at 918-810-0092 or www.curringtonmortgage.com.

Roofing in the Tulsa, OK. Area- Jonathon Knapp, Royal Roofing, at 918-398-6500 or www.royalroofingllc.com.

Flooring Products: Jim Ecrette at ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings at 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com. Don't Forget to ask about Darryl Baskin's Pricing Discount!

Abest Roofing Expands into OKC!

A-Best Roofing of Tulsa has expanded to serve the Oklahoma City area. They have provided residential and commercial roofing services in the Tulsa area for 21 years and now serve OKC. Their new office is located at 13722 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Edmond. You can also visit their Tulsa location at 1411 E. 3rd St. For more information on roofing products or for an estimate for roofing services, contact Judy Smith of A-Best Roofing at 918-587-1426 or judysmith@abestroofing.com.

For a list of home maintenance professionals visit www.tulsahomemaintenance.com.