Indoor Air Pollution...

Indoor air pollution can pose many health risks, including: allergies, asthma, and even cancer. The average person spends about 30% of their day at work and 75% of their day indoors . These simple solutions can improve the air quality in your business and your home:

• Avoiding smoking and the use of chemicals indoors
• Using building materials that don't emit toxins. Ask your builder for some eco-friendly building options.
• Dehumidifying in moist areas
• Ensuring adequate ventilation
• Using filters that help reduce air pollutants

For information on air filters to improve indoor air quality, contact Rick Butefish at Filters4Me.com or 918-292-8600.

To build a new Tulsa, OK home or for questions about acceptable green building materials in Tulsa, OK. contact Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-518-5913.

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.

Tulsa, OK. Area Heating and Air Conditioning- Stephen Taylor at Air Assurance at 918-258-HEAT or www.airassurance.com.

Tulsa Mortgage Needs- Steve Currington, Currington Mortgage, 918-394-5626 or www.curringtonmortgage.com

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

Tulsa, OK. Plumbing Installation and Repair- Mullin Plumbing,  www.mullinplumbing.com.

Tulsa, OK. Floorcovering- Jim Ecrette, ProSource Floorcoverings, 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com/tulsa *Ask for Darryl Baskin's wholesale pricing

Junk Removal in Tulsa, OK.- David Tittle, I/Haul, 918-261-4008 or www.ihaulusa.com

Tulsa, OK. Glass Mulch- Leigh Murray, Garden Glass, 918-232-0210 or www.gardenglassofoklahoma.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.