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Traditional Light spaces style home Lofty yet unimposing, The Listing of the Week is a traditional home in the Hillcrest Heights area near Interstate 240 and Pennsylvania Avenue in south Oklahoma City.
the Arvada’s arched entry porch invites visitors to step inside this midsize contemporary home.
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STORM SHELTER INSTALLERS DISCOVER SCARY WEATHER’S GOOD FOR BUSINESS
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CLEAN UP A SLOB Thanks to Debbie Wiener, an interior designer in the Washington, D.C., area, and the author of “Slob Proof! RealLife Design Solutions,” there is hope for the resident slob in your house. PAGE 3F
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KEEP SHOES FREE OF DUST Plastic shoe boxes can help keep shoes free of dust and off the floor. BrylaneHome’s set of 10 shoe boxes ($24.99) also come in jumbo size ($29.99) for men’s shoes. Your shoes can remain fresh, clean and, best of all, organized. The snap-tight lids block out dirt and are stackable, which saves space. For details, go to www.brylane home.com.
Earl Biggs with Biggs Backhoe & Trucking climbs out of a storm shelter on display at the company in Piedmont. Shelter installers have been doing land-office business since the May 10 tornadoes. PHOTOS BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN BY TIM FALL Special Correspondent trfall@opubco.com
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In the storm shelter business, nothing motivates fencesitters like a real and present danger. This year’s tornadoes “absolutely” have stirred up interest in shelters, said Neta Biggs of Biggs Backhoe & Trucking, 8727 Piedmont Road. Biggs has two crews out on any given day, digging, installing and back-filling the steel and precast concrete shelters the company sells. “We are without a doubt in our peak season,” she said. At two shelters per crew per day, that’s a lot of people who’ve decided they’ve had one close call too many. Even at the current installation rate, “We’re still looking at a threeweek backlog,” Biggs said. Joe and Wendy Schneider, 768 Okie Ridge Road in Yukon, had their last close call on May 10, when four storms spawned a half-dozen tor-
nadoes in the Oklahoma City area. “We’ve been thinking about it a long time. We didn’t have a place for it when we lived in Edmond. Now, we’ve been here four years and we’ve been talking about it every year,” he said as he was installing landscaping around the family’s new shelter, installed by Biggs. “This last one was pretty close. We got a little anxious, a little nervous. I had my kids and didn’t know what to do but get in the bathtub.” Schneider said the only place he could have a shelter installed was in his front yard. “Who cares if it’s an eyesore if it saves somebody’s life? That’s what I told my neighbors,” he said, noting that the landscaping will blend the shelter into his yard. Wendy Schneider said, “Now, we’ll probably never get a tornado. But at least I have peace of mind.” Storm shelter installers are hustling all over the SEE SHELTER, PAGE 2F
‘EARRINGS FOR YOUR TREE’ Bill Bradshaw calls his product “earrings for your tree.” Bradshaw, of Oak Lawn, Ill., has invented the TreeDazzle. The TreeDazzle is a burlap bag that can be filled with potting soil and planted with flowers, vines or other shade-loving plants to add an unexpected accent. The biodegradable TreeDazzle comes in two sizes, an 8-by-9inch bag for $2.99 and an 8-by-12 bag for $3.69. They can be ordered at www.thetreedazzle .com.
Homeowner Joe Schneider, left, watches as workers with Hausner Inc. and Biggs Backhoe & Trucking install a shelter at his home at 768 Okie Ridge Road in Yukon.
A bit of scrubbing will help sell home faster A 32-year-old energy company manager soon will relocate to a new job out of state. But despite an abundance of “For Sale” signs in the suburb of his choice, he’s feeling frustrated in his quest to buy a good home for his family. “More than 30 percent of the houses the man visits are untidy, in poor repair and crowded with clutter,” said Abraham Tieh, the real estate broker assisting the manager in his search. Tieh, a former president of the National As-
Ellen James Martin SMART MOVES sociation of Exclusive Buyer Agents (www.naeba.org), said one reason many homes are now going to market in poor condition is that the economy has left many sellers lacking funds for home improvements. But he said some of the
most critically important presale steps require little or no cash, including basic household and carpet cleaning and de-cluttering. “Homebuyers won’t spend more than two minutes in a smelly house or one filled with excess furniture and junk,” Tieh said. Sid Davis, a real estate broker and author of “A Survival Guide to Selling a Home,” said savvy sellers realize that buyers are becoming increasingly picky, and “if they do buy a fixer-upper, they want
an extremely deep discount.” If you’re a cashstrapped home seller working to maximize your sale, these pointers could prove useful: Realize the power of a paintbrush in your hand. Davis said home sellers can recoup at least $3 for every dollar spent on paint and supplies for an interior redo. What’s more, a freshly painted property will change hands more quickly than one without such a cosmetic uplift.
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While you can hire a painting firm to do the work, Davis said most homeowners can become competent painters with a little effort and recommended that novice painters seek out guidance from a local home improvement store or paint company retailer. Also, the websites of major paint companies can be helpful. These include: www.duron.com, www.benjaminmoore .com and www.sherwinwilliams.com. SEE PRICE, PAGE 2F
AFGHANS GET MAKE-OVER The old-fashioned afghan has gone fashion-forward. “Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans” showcases throws that combine the comfort of Granny’s afghans with 21stcentury style. The book was created by Berroco, a yarn importer. The book sells for $18.95 in softcover. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Mobilize by giving your excess accumulations to charity. “Decluttering is absolutely vital because buyers can’t picture themselves living in a crowded house, and most will automatically reject such a place,” Davis said. But for homeowners who have difficulty getting rid of items they no longer use, the clearingout process is easier if they’re assured their surplus items will be put to good use. Remove large furniture to a neighbor’s home or a self-storage unit. “I don’t mind selling a house that’s completely vacant. But if you’re still living there, make sure you take away as much furniture as possible so people can see how large your rooms are,” Davis said. To make a dining room seem larger, he suggested that sellers remove china closets, along with extra leaves from the dining room table.
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Why is it no longer recommended to open a window when a tornado is imminent? While it is true that pressure on the roof can be relieved by opening a window on the leeward side of the house — the direction toward which the wind is blowing — the direction of an attacking wind will be unknown. Even when the tornado’s approach direction is known, the winds of the tornado are spinning; so depending on which part of the tornado passes over the house, the winds on the wall could be from any direction. Opening a window on the “wrong” side could be detrimental to the building and waste valuable time needed to reach a place of safety. Severe winds act on a building before the largest portion of the atmospheric pressure change can become effective. Window failures are likely to “open” the structure to a greater degree than an open window would. Is it true that tornadoes sometimes skip over a house? Tornadoes are very complex systems and we do not fully understand the nature of their winds. It is for this reason that researchers still “chase” tornadoes with the goal of better understanding their characteristics. It does appear that there are occasionally limited areas of stronger winds. However, it cannot be assumed that because a building with minimal damage is observed next to a building with significant damage that the first building was “skipped over.” The performance of buildings in windstorms is directly related to their design and construction. Minimal damage in an engineered building more likely indicates that the building was well-designed and constructed.
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Earl Biggs with Biggs Backhoe & Trucking talks about a tornado shelter at the company in Piedmont. PHOTOS BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Shelter: Backlog of calls FROM PAGE 1F
metro area. First-quarter sales were the “worst in 11 years,” but now business has never been better for Aaron Glenn of Aaron’s Storm Shelters, 1925 N Ann Arbor Place. Glenn, a contractor whose company designs and builds in-ground shelters, said he has a onemonth backlog. Glenn’s product — poured, reinforced concrete walls that create a “miniature basement” type of shelter built to customer specifications — is popular with customers who want custom-designed underground spaces, he said. After tornadoes struck May 10, he said, “My calls went up 100 percent. I went from 15 a week to 50 a day.” At Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 7848 S Western Ave., it’s the same backlog story. Debbie Schaeffer, office manager and mother of Ground Zero founder Richard Crow, said her son’s company is installing 14 to 24 shelters a week. Ground Zero’s two-lid, prefabricated steel, inground shelters are manufactured in Perry. With Crow’s son, Alex, working for the company as his summer job, and with Alex’s great-grandmother representing the company at trade shows, Ground Zero is a true fourgeneration operation. Ground Zero installed more than 1,000 shelters in 2009, and this year is looking even better. “Already this year we’re over 700,” Schaeffer said. Shelter installers agreed that this month’s tornadospawning storms hit close to home for lots of people and have had a big effect on people’s readiness to take the plunge and invest in a shelter. Lisa Ingram, a sales manager for FlatSafe Tornado Shelters, 121 NE 26, said the formula is pretty simple. “As storms go up, sales go up,” she said. Glenn said his phone has been ringing on recent dark, blustery days when clouds start churning. “Seven callers in one day were ready to go — like, ‘Can we build it by the end of the day, before this storm hits?’ ” he said. “It’s great.” REAL ESTATE EDITOR RICHARD MIZE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY.
Storm shelters are on display at Biggs Backhoe & Trucking.
Gordon Dennison with Biggs Backhoe & Trucking levels the base after a hole was dug.
Homeowner Joe Schneider, left, looks on as Paul Hausner with Hausner Inc. installs a storm shelter.
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Crossland Real Estate, 8901 S Santa Fe Ave., Suite C, has added three residential real estate sales associates, said Aimee Crossland, broker-owner. Jorge Domenack is bilingual and has been licensed since 2008. Previously, he was with another firm. Sarah Ross, a lifelong
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resident of Moore, is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in business finance. Sheila Smith grew up in south Oklahoma City and is a graduate of Westmoore High School’s first class, in 1989. She attended Rose State College and previously worked in the hotel service industry booking conventions and meetings.
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Also, eliminate all but four dining room chairs. In the living room, a few basics are sufficient for home showings: one sofa, one loveseat, a couple of end tables and lighting. Ideally, you’ll also remove a television with an exceptionally large screen — at least temporarily. Check the track record of any listing agent you’re considering. Ask the agent for a printout on his or her sales performance over the past six to 12 months. Each entry should show the number of days it took the agent to sell the property (“days on market”) and how well the sellers did at closing (“list-to-sale price”). “Also, be sure that the listing agent you select is thoroughly familiar with your neighborhood and has actively sold homes there for at least two years,” Davis said.
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TEACHER’S FATHER WORKED AT ALCATRAZ ISLAND’S PRISON
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Designer provides tips to ‘slob-proof’ a home COMFORT | SHE ALSO CREATED A LINE OF FURNITURE WITH CRYPTON FABRIC
Kathe Poteet’s father, Alfred Kaeppel, was the chief financial officer at the island of Alcatraz in the 1950’s. He obtained this wooden inlayed picture frame from an inmate’s cell, into which 1-year-old Kathe’s photo was inserted. Kathe Poteet is shown with her husband, Dave, at their Oakdale, Calif., home. PHOTO BY MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
Woman remembers time on ‘The Rock’ BY JEFF JARDINE McClatchy Newspapers
MODESTO, Calif. — For nearly the first seven years of her life, Kathe Poteet lived in the best house on the block. Her family’s home was the only one with well-manicured front and back yards and a picture window that offered a spectacular view of San Francisco’s skyline. And unlike so many of her neighbors, she is one of the few who can say she did almost seven years on “The Rock” and loved every minute of it. Of course, about half of her “neighbors” lived in 6by-9-foot rooms on a different kind of block — a cell block — in the infamous federal prison on Alcatraz. They were some of America’s most notorious, vicious and incorrigible criminals, sent to the island because they couldn’t behave themselves at other federal prisons. Gangster Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, Robert “Birdman” Stroud and other really bad guys were gone from The Rock before she was born. But Alvin “Creepy” Karpis — the last Public Enemy No. 1 of the Depression Era to be captured — was there throughout her stay and beyond. “He did our laundry,” said Poteet, who teaches science at an elementary school in Modesto, Calif. So what was a nice kid like Kathe Poteet doing on a place like Alcatraz? Her father, Alfred Kaeppel, was the prison’s chief clerk — a position equivalent to the chief financial officer of a large corporation — from 1949 until 1961. He was in charge of
They (the inmates) had their world and we had ours.” KATHE POTEET
everything financial involving the prison, from maintenance of the facilities to procurement of supplies, including food and fresh water. He and his wife, Mildred, lived on the island for five years before Kathe was born in a San Francisco hospital. The prison never housed more than about 275 of the worst of the worst, who were outnumbered by about 300 or so Federal Bureau of Prisons employees and their family members. The civilians lived in housing that bordered the parade grounds, an area at the south end of the 12acre island that had been used to stage military formations when the Army controlled Alcatraz before it became a federal prison in 1934. Consequently, Poteet said, separate societies existed on the island: The prisoners within the walls, and the families and employees outside who enjoyed the freedom to come and go as they pleased. “They had their world and we had ours,” she said. The only contact they had with convicts came weekly, when one of the betterbehaved baddies came around to gather their sheets, towels and other basic laundry items. Each household was assigned a numbered laundry bag. In the early 1960s, her father penciled out how much it would cost to
shore up and repair the aging prison. As he worked on his report, an inmate attempted to hang a shelf in the prison’s library. When he tried to secure it to the wall, a big chunk of concrete popped out, exposing the damage the elements had wreaked on the old buildings over more than five decades. Estimated at $3 million to $5 million, the cost of repairs persuaded the government to close the prison, whose operational costs were nearly three times greater than other federal prisons. “When we moved off of the island, I had to be reminded to look both ways when I crossed the street” and after living near society’s worst men “not to talk to strangers,” Poteet said.
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Most families have a resident slob. It might be your husband, child or even a pet. But thanks to Debbie Wiener, an interior designer in the Washington, D.C., area, and the author of “Slob Proof! Real-Life Design Solutions,” there is hope. Wiener was inspired by her husband, “the slob,” as well as World Wrestling Entertainment, “in that it is carefully thought out to survive whatever life throws at it.” Along with writing her book she designed a line of furniture with Crypton fabric that is virtually indestructible, yet remains affordable. During a conversation, she listed a few tips to get you started.
To listen to the entire interview, go to www.com fortzoneradio.com. Her tips: Think through what’s more important: How it looks or how it works for you. Use magazines for inspiration but be realistic about your lifestyle. Trap dirt at the foyer with a small and colorful area rug. Add a small bench to your foyer so you’ll have a place to put your keys or groceries. A beautiful hall tree will keep clutter off the floor. To stay organized, use hooks. Here are a few tips from her book: Decorate the way you really like.
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Make color your friend. Choose flooring carefully. If you think your family belongs in an institution, try institutional carpet. For more information about Wiener, go to www.slobproof.com. Now go out and create your own unique comfort zone! MI-LING STONE POOLE IS THE AUTHOR OF “ASK MI-LING! WHEN YOU WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT DECORATING.” YOU CAN LISTEN TO HER RADIO SHOW, “MI-LING’S COMFORT ZONE,” FROM NOON TO 1 P.M. SUNDAYS ON KTOK-AM 1000. IF YOU HAVE A DECORATING DILEMMA, E-MAIL MI-LING AT WWW.MI-LING.COM.
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Builders grabbing failed Florida additions HOMEBUILDERS | SOME SURVIVORS ARE OUT THERE BUYING BY DUANE MARSTELLER McClatchy Newspapers
MANATEE, Fla. — Residential developers and homebuilders who survived the housing bust here now are feasting on the remains of those who didn’t. They’ve been on a buying spree, using cash savings to acquire finished but unbuilt lots and subdivisions that have been stalled or lost to foreclosure or bankruptcy. They’re paying up to 75 percent off peak land prices during the housing boom, and planning to succeed where others have struggled or failed. “It’s survival of the fittest among the developer set,” said Jack McCabe, a real-estate analyst and consultant in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Observers said it is happening throughout Florida, but especially in regions where raw land generally is less expensive and in greater supply. In Manatee County, D.R. Horton Homes, Medallion Homes and Minto Communities have been among the most active buyers. Horton, a national homebuilder based in Fort Worth, Texas, has purchased 170 lots and has contracts or options on 110 more in several developments. Local builder Medallion has paid $9.26 million for finished lots in four subdivisions. And Minto, a subsidiary of a private Canadian firm, has bought an undeveloped condominium project on Perico Is-
An intersection at the Old Tampa Estates residential development in Parrish, Fla., is left in a mostly readyto-build state.
land and several lots in Lakewood Ranch’s Country Club area. All said discounted land prices attracted them. Horton also entered the Manatee market in September, when it paid $165,000 for four lots in the GreyHawk Landing development in East Manatee. Since then, it’s bought about 170 lots — and between pending contracts and options to buy more lots, that number could exceed 270. Those purchases have cost at least $3.38 million, according to public records. All are being marketed, and Horton, which also builds in the Oklahoma City area, is about to close on two more deals for another 130 or so lots. The builder had been eyeing Manatee for a long time, said Darren Saltzberg, sales and marketing vice president for the company’s Tampa-Sarasota region. “We’ve been up in Tampa for 5½ years, but we
couldn’t get down to Manatee and Sarasota until last year because of the lot prices,” he said. “Now they’ve come down significantly. We’re trying to take advantage of the market.” So is Medallion, a local builder since 1984. In the past year, it has bought more than 350 lots in the area. And it might not be done buying. “We are cautiously looking for opportunities,” said Pete Logan, Medallion’s vice president. “Right now you’re able to buy a finished lot for less than what it costs to develop it.” Builders and developers now on the lookout for acquisitions share several characteristics: They survived the downturn by slashing operating expenses, lowering home prices and reducing product sizes. They also adjusted their business plans to target first-time homebuyers, a move that was boosted by the recently expired federal tax credit. And they conserved cash.
A recreational path borders a lake at the Old Tampa Estates addition in Parrish, Fla. D.R. Horton Inc. recently bought the failed development paying fire-sale prices for scores of lots. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE PHOTOS
With commercial credit and investment still somewhat scarce, only the well-capitalized can finance land acquisitions in the current market, analysts said. For example, Horton had $1.8 billion in unre-
stricted cash at the end of its most recent quarter. “Those who are positioned with enough cash to pick up what is really raw material are doing so,” said Robert Dunham, a real-estate market analyst and
certified appraiser in St. Petersburg, Fla. “They’re betting that they’ll be positioned, cost-wise and timing-wise, to be ready to hit the market with a developed lot and home when it picks up.”
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The Listing of the Week is at 2441 SW 78.
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Hillcrest Heights home offers hardwood floors The Listing of the Week is a traditional house in the Hillcrest Heights area near Interstate 240 and Pennsylvania Avenue in south Oklahoma City. The 1,332-square-foot house has three bedrooms, two baths, a formal living room, a family room, one dining area and an attached two-car garage. The family room has a fireplace. The kitchen has a pantry and eating space. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan and full bath. Secondary bedrooms have ceiling fans. There
Contemporary Arvada plan offers amenities and light Lofty yet unimposing, the Arvada’s arched entry porch invites visitors to step inside this midsize contemporary home. Attractive turned brick caps rim the upper edge of the brick wainscoting, and multipane windows add sparkle. Light washes into the entry through a sidelight and an arched clerestory window. Double doors on the left swing open into a vaulted living room expanded by a broad window bay. Step through the wide opening on the right side of the entry and into the dining room. A pocket door offers access to the kitchen, or separation from the noise and clutter there. From the arched opening at the back of the entry, head into the kitchen and vaulted family room or proceed on through double doors into the owners’ suite. This kitchen is larger than it seems, if you take the huge walk-in pantry into account. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can interact with family and friends at the raised eating bar, watch flames in the direct-vent gas fireplace, keep track of ac-
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Actress puts remodel up for sale BY LAUREN BEALE Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — Oscarwinning actress and avid historical home restorer Diane Keaton has put her latest project on the market in Pacific Palisades, Calif., at $8.5 million. Keaton spent more than two years renovating a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed midcentury house built for another Oscar winner, Alfred Newman. The nine-time Academy Award recipient, who died in 1970, composed music for more than 200 movies. The 1-acre compound includes a main residence, two detached bedroom suites and a swimming pool. In the main house, Keaton restored the woodwork and built-in furniture, updated the kitchen and reworked the second story to create a loftlike master bedroom suite with walls of glass. There are five bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms and four fireplaces in 4,386 square feet of living space. She landscaped the entire property, including the driveway and motor court. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
tivities in the family room, or gaze out the sliding glass doors. The built-in desk makes a convenient phone location and comes in handy for keeping tabs on household finances. The overhead shelves can hold books. Laundry appliances are nearby in a pass-through utility room that connects to the garage. This space has a long folding counter, and can be a mud room, great for wiping muddy paws or shucking off messy shoes or boots. Sliding glass doors in the owners’ suite offer access to the generously sized patio that spans most of the rear. Luxury features include a large soaking tub, double vanity, spacious walk-in closet and separately enclosed toilet and shower. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Drive, Eugene, OR, 97402. Please specify the Arvada 30-261 and include a return address when ordering. For more information, call (800) 634-0123.
are hardwood floors in the living room, family room and kitchen. The home has a covered patio, security system, underground sprinkler system and updated storm windows and doors and appliances. Built in 1961, it is listed for $107,000 with Rowell Sargeant of Keller Williams Realty. For information, call 330-2626. Nominations for Listing of the Week are welcome. Send information on single-family homes to The Oklahoman, Richard Mize, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Nominations may be faxed to 475-3996.
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Do-it-yourself projects have pros, cons In many ways, this is a tough time to be a homeowner. Finances might be tight, but that doesn’t stop the roof from wearing out or the plumbing from starting to drip. Or perhaps you’re thinking of selling your home, and you need to add a deck or replace some windows or siding in order to be competitive. But you can’t really afford to hire a pro. That may have left you giving serious thought to undertaking some do-ityourself projects that in the past you might not have considered tackling. There are some pros and cons to that. Doing things yourself saves money and adds value to your home. It also can bring a lot of personal pleasure, and a definite sense of pride. But there are risks. A poor job actually can detract from the value of your home. In some cases, you even can end up paying more for wasted materials and correcting mistakes than you would have paid to have a contractor do it right in the first place. So, before you break out your tools and head to the home center for a stack of
Paul Bianchina HANDY @ HOME lumber and paint, take a moment for some honest assessment. Do you know how to do the work? This is the obvious first thing to ask yourself. Do you know what steps are involved in the project? All of the steps? There are lots of great columns (you’re here, right?), books, videos, TV shows and other sources of information that will help tell you how to get from Point A to Point Z in a project. Take the time to check out a few of those sources. Understand what’s involved. Then ask yourself if you know how to do those things. If you don’t, can you learn them? Do you have the right skills and abilities? OK, you figured out the steps involved. Now, do you have the skills and the
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physical abilities to accomplish those steps? Remember, those are two different things. You might easily read about how to re-roof a house, and fully understand all of the steps involved in doing it. But if you’re not able to handle the rigors of working for hours at a time on a steep roof, then understanding the theory of how to do it won’t be enough. Can you commit the necessary time? This is a tough one for a lot of homeowners. For one thing, it’s really hard to understand just how long some of these projects are going to take, especially if you’ve never done them before. For another, the time commitment to the project means time that’s going to be taken away from something else. It may be that re-siding the house takes the entire summer, simply because you can do it only on the weekends. Will that work for you? Will that work for your family? If the purpose of doing the re-siding work is to sell the house, will you end up missing the prime selling season?
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Self-employment at home revives old start-up model BY KIM PALMER Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
MINNEAPOLIS — In the old days, when shopkeepers lived above their stores and blacksmiths lived behind their shops, homes and workplaces often were connected. Then came the car, suburban migration and commuter culture. Home was home, work was work, and never the twain did they meet — unless the boss was coming for dinner. But in today’s economic climate, that old model is making new sense. With jobs vanishing and budgets shrinking, self-employment is on the rise, and home is a cost-effective place to launch a start-up. About 5.7 million Americans worked primarily at their homes in 2008, up from 4.2 million in 2000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
More options To attract today’s home-based entrepreneurs, some developers are creating new takes on old housing options: storefronts on the street with apartments behind, or buildings designed to accommodate clients in hallways and business signage outside. Live-work housing is popular in New York and California, although the concept has been a slower sell in places such as Minnesota. “It’s taking a while to catch on,” said Katie Visina, property manager for Uptown Lake Apartments, which includes some livework units. “No one understands why there are two doors, one to the street
and one to the apartment.” “People seem to struggle with it (the concept) — some don’t get it,” agreed Tony Smith, project manager for SOHO (Small Office, Home Office), a former nut factory converted to condos in Minneapolis’ North Loop. The project was designed to include two floors of live-work units, but so far, only two units are being used that way, he said. Living and working in the same place can be challenging, according to those who do it, but for
many, the positives outweigh the negatives. “Starting a new business in a time of recession is risky,” said Ashley Powell, who launched A/star, a model and music agency, with the help of her boyfriend, Ben Anderson, in their live-work unit last August. “But if you’re smart about it, it’s actually the best time. We needed a way to combine everything and save money, but make sure the business is taken seriously.” MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
Time creates other risks as well. Take reroofing, for example. If you can commit only small chunks of time to the project, you may be leaving your home vulnerable to sudden rain storms if the roof isn’t adequately protected. Also consider that your home may not be secure if you’re taking windows or doors out and temporarily replacing them with plywood or, worse yet, sheets of plastic. Have you thought about the physical side? Most building projects, even the simple ones, require some amount of physical labor. Are you up for climbing, crawling, lifting, carrying and all the other things that go along with getting the work done? Then there’ll be those times when, despite your own willingness to do the work, another set of hands is going to be necessary. Do you have a helper you can
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call on? What about getting the materials? Can you pick them up at the home center or the lumberyard by yourself? Can you get them delivered? Once they get to the house, can you get them where they need to go: onto the roof, into the house, or into the basement, attic or crawl space? And don’t forget that once things get under way, there’s the obvious need for tools and equipment, which you’ll need to buy, rent or borrow as needed. You might want to go back to the first question, and look at all of the steps involved in the project. That might help you better understand the physical side of things, as well as those times when a helper might be needed as well. Do you want to do it? Be honest here. Your real estate agent may have said that your house will show better with a fresh
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coat of paint. You can’t really afford to hire a painter, so you decide to do it yourself. Unfortunately, you hate painting more than root canals, and the only thing you want to do is hurry up and get it over with. Do you really think that the appearance of the finished product is going to help you sell your house? None of this is meant to dissuade you from tackling a do-it-yourself project. Just the opposite. Taking responsibility for their homes is something I encourage people to do every day. But so is honest assessment. So, just take a moment before you start, and make sure your eyes are open before you get started. You’ll end up with a better finished project as a result. Remodeling and repair questions? E-mail Paul Bianchina at paulbianchina@inman.com. INMAN NEWS
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PIECES THAT ARE ECONOMICAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND EASY ON THE BODY ARE PART OF VACATION-AT-HOME TREND
Outdoor furniture goes for comfort
Practical tips for furnishings
BY STACY DOWNS McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
Outdoor furniture makers are keenly aware that home is the current vacation hot spot. This season offers an array of unusual pieces in colors, materials and styles to soothe our souls. A quick sample: backyard swings crafted from reclaimed wine barrels; a candy-stick hued collection of modern rockers and gliders made from recycled milk jugs; and canopied daybeds with deep cushioning. “Consumers are hungry for something different to personalize their environment,” said Michelle Lamb, an international home furnishings trend forecaster in Minneapolis. Outdoor living “is a great way to get more space out of your house, which is useful in this economy when people aren’t moving to bigger homes as frequently.” For instance, Kansas City designers are raising the bar of outdoor living with locally made furniture. Consumer demand for products crafted from local materials is growing because it’s better for the environment and economy. Plus, customers can build one-on-one relationships with artisans to get exactly what they want. Westport, Mo.,based company Edwin Blue created its first collection, Rise, which includes chaises, chairs, ottomans and side tables. “We grew up camping and enjoying the outdoors, so it was a natural place to start,” said design director Clayton Vogel, who co-founded and co-owns the company with architect Matthew Hufft. The friends, both University of Kansas graduates, met in Springfield and worked in New York before forming Edwin Blue in Kansas City. They plan to launch the line next year at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, but the pieces can be ordered and built at their Westport location. The removable cushions in the Rise line are made by Gearhart Upholstery in Buckner, Mo. The machine-washable covers are lined with swimsuit material and come in many colors, but customers can specify their own fabrics. Sustainability played a big part in the collection. Sturdy stainless steel frames are built from 45 to 65 percent recycled
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Freshen up with pillows or cushions. Paint damaged metal furniture yourself or have it professionally powder-coated. Find new shatterproof bowls and glasses. Add ambient lighting: lanterns, strings of lights or an ecofuel fire pit.
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material. Seatbacks and tabletops are made of “sinker cypress” — trees that sank to the bottoms of rivers between the late 1800s and 1930 in the logging process. Cold river water protected the wood from sunlight, and years of sediment buildup results in a variety of colors. “It meant not having to cut down trees, and these are oldgrowth trees that you can’t find much anymore,” Vogel said. Jerad Foster of Studiobuild in Overland Park, Kan., repurposes scrap wood from a window company. “Besides being interested in local and green, people want pieces to be flexible and multifunctional,” Foster said. “Especially in this economy.” People want benches that can be used for casual entertaining and dining, as well as indooroutdoor pieces. For example, Foster’s picnic table doubles as a conference table. Andrew Dickson of Acronym Designs, who shares workshop space with Foster, recently developed modern wooden garden columns. He built them for his wedding in April but thought they’d be innovative for the backyard. The modular columns — made from recovered mahogany and oil-finished steel — can be used in three heights. A beverage or plant rail can be mounted to them, and attachments can form an overhead structure. Rod Wilcoxen, the owner of Terrace, an outdoor furniture showroom, said outdoor furniture isn’t reserved just for dining. “It’s all about being comfortable for hours,” Wilcoxen said. “Not just 15 minutes.”
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Look for butter yellow, orange, teal and lime-green furniture; accents paired with black, white and gray also are popular. Check out the Go collection club rocker designed by Greg Benson and Jeff Taly for Loll Designs, made of recycled milk jugs, available in a variety of colors. Design Within Reach, $570, (800) 944-2233, www.dwr.com. Take a look at Garcon’s rolling bar cart, $69.95, CB2, (800) 606-6252, www.cb2.com. Metal beverage tub, stand in red or green, $69, Pier 1, (800) 245-4595, www.pier1.com.
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Above: An Eclipse outdoor daybed by Gloster starts at $9,000, at Terrace in Kansas City, Mo. Right: A model relaxes on an outdoor chaise lounge made by Edwin Blue. Below: Outdoor furniture made by Edwin Blue of Kansas City, Mo., includes this side table, chair and ottoman. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE PHOTOS
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Our fascination with wine keeps growing. A backyard swing, minus the chains, is made in Texas from retired wine barrel staves. It is available for $120 from Uncommon Goods, (888) 365-0056, www.uncommon goods.com.
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Sectional sofas, room dividers and wall art are making their way outdoors, as are storage pieces that contain toys, swimsuits and dog leashes. Check out an outdoor hall tree, aluminum frame with PVC wicker and under-seat storage, $499, Grandin Road, (866) 6685962, www.grandinroad.com.
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Vacuum cushions and keep the frame clean. Remove mold and mildew with a brush and hot soapy water. Eco-friendly cleaners also are available. Ideally, store outdoor furniture inside during the off season. Covers are an alternative. Some stores have a program for pickup of outdoor furniture, cleaning, wrapping and delivery in spring.
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Mortgage defaulting isn’t fiscally rational WASHINGTON — Memo to the bank: Take this underwater, money-sucking house and shove it! Go ahead and wreck my credit for years to come. I’m walking away no matter what. Why? That’s the provocative question posed by Brent T. White, a University of Arizona law professor whose academic paper on the fast-spreading “strategic default” phenomenon last year drew sharp criticism from lenders and Wall Street, who viewed him as the Pied Piper of the walkaway movement. Now White has published a new paper, based on the personal accounts of 356 strategic defaulters and homeowners on the verge of doing the same. His finding: People who
intentionally default on their loans are not as economically rational or calculating in their decisionmaking as widely believed. In fact, he said, their decisions to pull the plug “may not turn out to be economically rational.” But they walk anyway, in large part because they are at the end of their emotional rope. White published his latest paper in Arizona Legal Studies, the law school journal. Following his initial study last year, which argued that far larger numbers of underwater borrowers should stick it to their lenders, White said he was inundated with emails and calls from homeowners saddled with negative equity. According to real estate analytics firm CoreLogic,
Kenneth Harney THE NATION’S HOUSING
negative equity continues to be a massive and corrosive problem. During the first quarter of this year, 11.2 million homeowners across the country owed more on their mortgages than the market values of their properties. Nationwide, nearly one out of every four mortgaged houses is in a negative equity position, according to CoreLogic. White and other academic researchers believe that severe negative equity is the essential spark that
prompts owners to consider walking away — even those who believe it’s morally wrong to default. Based on the personal accounts shared by strategic defaulters, White said they often have high FICO credit scores, sterling payment histories and solid incomes. As one underwater homeowner put it in an e-mail to White, “There isn’t a lender out there who wouldn’t give us a loan” considering their previous credit performance. But staring at hundreds of thousands of dollars of negative equity, owners turn anxious, then pessimistic about their financial futures. Older owners with severe negative equity worry about their ability to stay afloat in their retirement years if they keep
paying their mortgage. Lenders and loan servicers often play crucial — if inadvertent — roles in motivating owners to walk away, White said. Of the 356 homeowners’ situations he analyzed, 100 percent reported contacting their lenders to work out some solution before they defaulted. Many said they were rebuffed by servicers who refused to discuss modifications with anyone still current on loan payments. White quoted one deeply underwater homeowner: “So many times I have called my mortgage company to say that I have been a good-paying customer, who despite the difficult economic times, have continued to pay on time. I am told over and over again that they can-
not do anything for me.” White said there can be no effective answer to the walk-away trend as long as lenders and government fail to intervene early and address underwater borrowers’ needs and emotions. One possibility: much deeper principal reduction efforts for owners who have severely negative equity and see no way out. Still another, said White: Create a “rent-based loan program” that allows underwater owners the option of refinancing their balances to an interest rate that would bring their monthly payments in line with the rental cost for a comparable house. E-mail Ken Harney at kenharney@earthlink.net. WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP
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Burned house rebuilt, given ‘green’ certification BY JEAN PATTESON The Orlando Sentinel
ORLANDO, Fla. — On a sandy, tree-shaded lane in Windermere, Fla., southwest of Orlando, a new “green” house has risen from the blackened shell of a home destroyed by an electrical fire last June. Rebuilt by NWC Construction of Orlando, the house is Florida’s first to be awarded Emerald Certification, the top green-certification category from the National Association of Home Builders. From the spray-foaminsulated attic, to the low-E windows, to the composite decking on the porch, the house is a topto-toe example of energy efficiency, said Nathan Cross, NWC’s president. Cross was contacted by the home’s owner, Sara Dawson, after she learned he had rebuilt another Orlando-area home after a fire last year. That home earned several awards in the 2009 Orlando Parade of Homes, including the Grand Award for Green Construction. Initially, it appeared
Dawson’s insurance policy would not cover the cost of rebuilding her three-bedroom, 2½-bath home. But after Cross consulted with her insurance agency and the builders association’s free legal-counsel service, he found about $50,000 in additional funds owed to Dawson. He then was given the green light to begin construction. The new design was based on the home’s original footprint and architectural style, and incorporated the only elements that survived the fire: the stem wall, slab and pool. Improvements included raising the ceiling height from 8 feet to 10 feet downstairs and to 9 feet upstairs, relocating the laundry room and one of the bathrooms, improving the flow from kitchen to dining room, and reconfiguring the master suite to include a fireplace and walk-in closet. At the same time, Cross used a variety of affordable and environment-friendly building practices to maximize the home’s indoor air quality, water conservation and energy efficiency.
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Great location! Nice 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, PC Schls $125,900 255-5510
Del City
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3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, $28,900. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage, $25,900. Cash Buyer's Only! 301-6495
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ACREAGE HOME SITES AVAILABLE » The Ranches at Olde Tuscany 1+Ac Moore Schls » Olde Tuscany III 5-10 ac Moore Schools » The Timbers 5 ac Moore Schools » Montecito 1+ ac Norman Schools » Belleau Wood 1+ ac Edmond Schools » Stillbrook Glen 2.5-10 ac Bridgecreek Schools Call Mike 317.0582 landmarkfinehomes.com Visit one of our fully furnished model homes today! *We build on your lot or ours* PIEDMONT OPEN SAT 2-4 & SUN 2-5. Model home. New hms on K ac lots. Info also available for new hms in other additions. From NW Expwy & Sara Rd go 4.5 mi N Cleaton & Assoc 373-2494 MOBILE HOME READY Some w/ ponds, TERMS We'll work w/ you, 1N to 10a 100s of choices paulmilburnacreages.com Milburn o/a 275-1695 WANT TO OWN LAND? pay out dn pmt before 1st pmt starts, Shawnee Harrah, McLoud, Prague 1N -10A for M/Hs,Terms Milburn o/a 275-1695 80 Acres: Okfuskee County, OK. Partly pasture partly timber, hillside overlooks Wetumka Lake. Legal: N 1/2 33-10-10. Asking $80,000. 918-786-6247 3 bedroom house near Jones/Spencer area with 7.3 acres, HUGE maple trees, $47,500 cash buyer's only, 301-6495 BUILDING SITES PIEDMONT 3/4 and 1 Acre Lots, Close in-Good Streets Leon 373-4820 OVERLAND EX REALTY 1-28 acres » All Areas Owner Financing Woodlake Properties 405-273-5777 www.property4sale.com » 4bd home, large shop, 1N to 2K acre TERMS Milburn o/a 275-1695 Paulmilburnacreages.com 20 ac. wooded, w/ creek paved road, unrestricted. $140,000 Mustang 14000 SW 104th 620-1524 160 acres, 5000 sq ft home, irrigation system, 25 minutes to downtown OKC, 850-0532. Owner carry Bargain Renov 4/3/2 Washington Sch 417-2176 www.homesofokcinc.com Guthrie, family compound, (2) 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 acres, 850-0532. » For Sale By Owner » 320 acres, Lincoln County, OK. 405-258-3634 1 ac home building lots 30x40 bkyd shops ok, Piedmont area, 205-2720 5 Acres, wooded $27,500 Will consider trade. Owner carry available 620-4891 Beautiful 5Ac just min fr. Tinker. well/septic & Lots of extras 417-9313 7 Acres for sale $36,000 OBO. Piedmont/Cashion 659-7697 Owner Finance 4/2/2 on 2 acres 12113 Edna Rd. $175,000 Walt 808-3888
Condominiums, Townhouses For Sale 304 BETHANY CONDO 2 bed, pool, Carport, $57,900 615-3517 Several rented NW Condos- 1 location. Return 12% Mike, 405-627-1135
Edmond
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OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 *2209 Saint Annes Dr* MFR Edmond *315-7965 w/questions*$264,000 3 BR 2 BA 2 Car, Nice, Ldscp/ Sprinkler, Lease/ Purchase 129k 409-7877 14007 Crossing Way 3/2/2 updated $116,900 Express Realty 844-6101
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Charming 2 bed, 1 ba home, on 3/4 acre corner lot, updated kitchen, living room & den, 2 car garage w/carport, also 2 shop buildings. 9525 E Main, 887-1732 Owner carry Renov 3/1.5/1 • 9304 NE 14 417-2176 www.homesofokcinc.com Lease/Purch Nice 3/1/1 low dn, no cr chk. Carl Albert Schools 630-0649
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Owner carry Renov 2212 NE 26 2/1/1 Brk 417-2176 www.homesofokcinc.com
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BEST LITTLE VALUE in NW OKC complete remodel $117,900. New carpet,paint,tile, hardware. 3/2/2 Putnam City Schls. Cindy 373-2494 Cleaton & Assoc
OPEN HOUSE Sun. 2-4 517 NW 43rd 3bd 1.5 bth Douglas pk/Crown Hts. $169K, 474-2644 Open Sun 2-4, beautiful 11209 Cedar Hollow, 4283sf, $259,900, Call Mike CHR 473-0535 Open Sunday 2-4 6018 Plum Thicket Rd. MLS#426202, Inground Pool, 5/3.5 834-8873 Lease to Purchase 4b 2ba no bank qualify. Paul. 917-774-1869
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WANT THE COUNTRY FEEL LIVING IN THE CITY? MH For Sale/Rent in a beautiful tree filled community in the Mid/Del area. Close to TAFB Lots of Department Stores and Eateries close to community 2 and 3 bd avail. Call for specials and prices 405-737-3483. FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 35+ Homes | Auction: 6/6 Open House 5/29, 6/5 & 6/6 REDC | View Full Listings www.Auction.com RE Brkr 157083 Owner carry Renov 4/2 3324 SE 57 • 417-2176 www.homesofokcinc.com
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2937 SW 61st St. 3 bd 1.5 ba, 2c, closing cost paid, reduced, $83,900, Bill at Bateman Co, 324-2022. HANDYMAN SPECIAL 820 SW 28th fixer upper $32K • Travis 408-5250 tpointon@cox.net OWNER FINANCING $2000 down No Credit Ck 326 SW 43, 2/1, $56,000 596-4599 Great Buy on corner lot 3b 1b thermal windows B.WoodRtyClyde631-3265 Owner carry, Nice 3600 SW 38 3/2/CP 417-2176 www.homesofokcinc.com
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HANDYMAN'S SPECIAL Old farm house in desperate need of paint! 3 lrg bd 3 full ba formal din unfinished attic space on approx 1.5 ac 2169'MOL $119,900. Cindy 373-2494 Cleaton & Assoc 2187 E Trail Drive- 5AC Custom Built 3 BD, 3K Ba, Office + 2 Liv + 1 Din 3452 Sqft (MOL) $431.5K Leon 373-4820 Overland Ex Realty, Inc 2504 Mustang Rd N.E. 7.5 AC, 4 Bd, 3K Ba, 2 Liv, 2 Din, Fishing Pond, Pool + 2 Shops. Leon 373-4820 Overland Exp Rlty
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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 24pm. 608 Northwest 34th, in Newcastle. New 2350 Sq Ft, 4 bed, shop on 1 Acre, 405-306-5137
Yukon
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4/2/2 at 312 Kings Canyon, in Parkland Heights, 1984 sq ft, $147,500, »»» 256-6689 »»»
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(Tecumseh, Shawnee, Noble, Purcell, Etc.) 333 Homes in need of an "Extreme Makeover" located in Shawnee, Luther & Paden Cash Purchase Only call for more information Woodlake Properties 405-273-5777 www.property4sale.com
Open Houses 334.2 PCN 5800 NW 117th OPEN SAT 2-4 S of 122nd, E off MacArthur. $219,900 Seller has $3000 bonus! 850-5862
Mobile Home Parks Community /Acreages 338 6 Mos Free Space Rent 9 communities in metro area Call 326-5728 for details
Mobile Homes, Manufactured Houses 339 WANT THE COUNTRY FEEL LIVING IN THE CITY? MH For Sale/Rent in a beautiful tree filled community in the Mid/Del area. Close to TAFB Lots of Department Stores and Eateries close to community 2 and 3 bd avail. Call for specials and prices 405-737-3483. Mobile home for sale to be moved, 1978, 60x14, 2 bedrooms, Bridge Creek area, new refrig & stove, has curtains throughout, used w/d, covered front porch, back cement steps, carpeted throughout, $8500, negotiable, 387-2239 New 3bd/2ba Mobile Homes already on land located in Shawnee, Prague, Cromwell & Harrah (price reduced) Owner Financing Woodlake Properties 405-273-5777 www.property4sale.com ATTN LANDOWNERS!! Own land or have family land, a deed is all you need for new home! Turn key program, We do all improvements. 1000 furniture package w/purchase 888-878-2971 405-204-4163 For Sale or Rent '02 Dbl Wide 28x48, in park. 1109 Apricot Ct, 3bd, 2ba, kitc. island, ch&a, fncd bkyard, FP, Yukon Schls. $46,000 OBO (405) 227-1375 Yukon Schools, 3bd/2bath financing available child & pet friendly. For details contact 821-0297 Huge Sale/Save $1000’s All display home must go! FREE delivery & set in OK. Some w/FREE furniture FREE 10% rebate 787-5004 Home buyers purchase hotline! 4/2 bath move to your land or ours!! Turn key package! We do it all. 888-878-2971 405-635-4338
DID YOU KNOW? Green features in the rebuilt Florida home include: Precast walls made from recycled fly ash. Energy Star-certified appliances and lights. Low-flow faucets and low VOC paints. Fluorescent lighting. Dual-zone air conditioning with fresh-air intake. Paint-free vinyl posts and railings. Roof overhangs 24 inches wide. Natural gas fuels tankless on-demand water heater, clothes dryer, range and fireplaces. Secondary peel-and-stick water membrane for roof. Second-story house wrap adding 4.R insulation value. Interior wood pretreated for termites. Green carpeting and carpet padding made from recycled material. Irrigation-free landscaping.
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“It is a common misconception that building green cannot be done affordably,” he said. “There are certainly some green products and practices that cost more than traditional building. But there is now a plethora of affordable options for people trying to build green without spending all their ‘green.’ ” The cost of rebuilding the 2,280-square-foot
Mobile Homes, Manufactured Houses 339 Own/Lease Payments as low as $535 Financing available Call 326-5728 for details DBL Wide Dealer Repo!! 3bd & 2ba $488mo w/ lot Ready to live in 405-787-5004 wac.
Wholesale Property 104 Units $995K » 20 Units $499K » 16 Units $400K » Development Projects 10%-15% R.O.I. from $100K Seabrooke Realty 405-409-7779
Florence Apts 429 NW 11 all Elec, 1x1 600sf $450 mo $300 dep, CHA, loft feel, free laundry 409-7989
Business Property For Rent 360
3/2 bath set up in quiet park. Ready to move 888-878-2971 405-602-4526
CAR LOT at 4408 NW 39th EXPRESSWAY 943-2250 or 424-3355
1983 Mansville 1480, 3 bed, 2 BA, total elec $5500/obo 213-2203 Move in ready, 3 bed, 2 bath, on 3 acres, $569 month, call 405-634-8700 4 Bed/2 Bath Move in ready. Owner may carry. 405-631-3200 Doublewide on acreage w/ pond. Possibly owner carry w/$20k down 405-631-3600 3 bd 2 ba Double Wide on acreage, Harrah Schools 405-412-6236 3bd 1ba, 14x70s, $16,900 301-2454/517-5000 DW 28x70 4bd, needs work. Del$25K301-2454/517-5000
Oklahoma Property For Sale 340 Lakefront home in Cogar 7 acres, CBS. Call Janice at 884-2320
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FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 35+ Homes | Auction: 6/6 Open House 5/29, 6/5 & 6/6 REDC | View Full Listings www.Auction.com RE Brkr 157083
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Office Space For Rent
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GREAT Space OFFICE Convenient NW Locations: I-40 & Meridian NW Expressway & May Britton/Lake Hefner Parkway 200-6000sf 946-2516
DOWNTOWN OKC Prime Location-1350sf Retail/office space(s) Build to suit. Will divide. 2 months FREE RENT! 400sf finished also avail. Call: 405.605.2787 or email Info@ LegacyAtArtsQuarter.com 243 N Broadway, Edmond Prime corner office $1100 Express Realty 844-6101 1-7 room office suites avail $6.50/sq ft, 63rd & NW Expwy. 640-8206 2000' Office/Warehouse 6707 NW 50th Robert Duke 787-0400
Warehouse Space For Rent 363.5 7504 B Melrose Lane 2000 sf, offices & 14' o.h. door, $800/month, 948-6561 or 235-0920 K Office, K Warehouse for lease. 2000sf, 221 W. Wilshire. Call 842-7300
Three-bedroom, two-bath home available for sale by sealed bid. 1580 sq. feet, includes HVAC unit. Buyer pays to have this newly constructed home moved from construction site. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Dale Gates at 580.242.2750. Bid opening to be held in the Autry board room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK 73703 on June 7 at 7:30 am.
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Vacation Property For Sale 347 Tenkiller log home, rustic elegance, 6 bed, 4K bath, gameroom, walk to water, $425,000, owner/broker, 918-776-7700. Lake Eufaula lakefront. 45Acres, blue water, great hunting. Boat slip available. Call S.E Okla Realty LLC 918-424-3264 Lake Murray State Park K ac, well, new roof & a/c, 3/2, storage, trees, golf $129.9K 972-416-6303 Tenkiller lake view, log cabin, 2 bed, totally remodeled, $75,000, owner/broker, 918-776-7700.
Commercial RE Established Business For Sale Est. 2500sf Restaurant + 4bd dbl wide on 4 acres in rural Cleveland Co. 360-6586, 226-2015 co. Laundromat. Must sell ASAP. $75k obo. 405-Bethany 205-3635
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LARGE EFFICIENCY APT W/KITCHENETTE - ALL BILLS PAID - WALK TO UCO»» 921-6897. MOVE IN NOW! Pd. water/garbage Quiet. Try Plaza East•341-4813 SENIOR LIVING 55+ 1 BED APTS. 348-4065
MWC
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Concorde @ Orchard Apts No deposit for Tinker employees. 1 & 2 bds avail. 733-0713 Visit us at Facebook 1 & 2 BEDROOMS, QUIET! Covered Parking Great Schools! 732-1122 $199 MOVE IN SPECIAL 1 & 2 bedrooms. Spring Tree Apartments. 405-737-8172.
Moore
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112K SE 1st Nice 1bd garage apt, clean $375. No pets Fidelity RE 692-1661
OKC Downtown 429.5 Walford Apts 518 NW 12 Amazing! All electric 2/1 1300sf $850mo $750dp 1/1 1200sf $750mo $650dp Studio $550mo $450dp Efficiency $425mo $325dp 409-7989 no sec 8
Furn 1BD most bills Paid + EMSA, no sec 8 and no pets, 524-2730
Condominiums, Townhouses For Rent 441 1bd plus loft, townhouse, patio, fp, $695. 640-7209. 6037 NW 54
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Edmond
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1014 Chowning, 2/1/1, hdwd flrs, $600+deposit 285-0305 or 823-6550
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1413 N. Youngs Blvd. 1 bed, $475 mo, $450 dep brick 359-9408, 641-3929
Edmond
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1109 Northgate Terrace 3bd, 2ba, 2car $895mo + dep. No smoke 206-5859
MWC
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Home For Rent 3503 Liberty Drive Very Clean, across from Broadmoore Elem. Avail June 1, 2010 3bed, 2ba, 2 Car Garage, $900 month 405-417-2939 841 SW 10th 3bd 1.5ba, 2 living areas, ch/a, fresh paint, clean, $750 mo Fidelity RE 692-1661
OKC Northwest
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Executive Home 7612 Harold Dr, 4 bed 2 bath, 2 car, 2100sf $1300 mo $1300 dep. No sec 8 409-7989 Nice 2 bed 1 ba, sec. 8 ok 1321 Indiana Ave. OKC, $500 month $500 deposit 405-921-1867 Executive Quail Creek, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, lg yd 3200sf, very nice! Avail. June, $1850, 301-2031. 3028 Pioneer 2/1/1 $550 1701 NW 34th 3/1 $525 681-7272 8713 Tilman, 4bd 2.5ba 2car fireplace, fenced, $900 TMS Prop 348-0720 Section 8 OK 3 bed 336 NW 85th 942-3552 6016 N Quapah, 3bd 1.5ba 1 car garage, fenced $825 TMS Prop 348-0720 640 NW 109th, 3bd 2ba 2car 1300sf $875mo $800dp 409-7989 no sec8 4 bed, 2 bath, 8341 Aspen Pl, $1200/mo Best Rlty 405-205-2343 1020 Clover 3 bed 2 bath, $675 TMS Prop 348-0720 625 NW 91, 2 bed 1 bath, 1 car garage, fenced $450 TMS Prop 348-0720 Lg 2 bd, lndryrm, cov'd park, 0 pets 1946 NW 15 $600+$300 dep 840-3843
2510 W. Park Pl. Newly remod, 2 bed, ch&a fp, $550, no sec 8, 255-1075
Nice 3/1/1, FP, ch&a, new paint. Ready Now. 645 N Janeway. No pets. $699+$500 dep 426-0028
921 Farra Dr, 3bd, 1.5ba, ch&a, w/d hkup, garage $700 No Sec 8 921-6981
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Town House, 2/1K /1, PC schls, appls, w/d, fp, sec sys, $600 + dep 210-3903
1004 Nail Parkway, 3/1/1, $695 rent, $350 dep, sec 8 okay, 324-2611
Elegant 4BR 2BA home, 2000sf, $1175 603-7665
CANTERBURY GARDEN Big 2 bed with ample storage, ch&a, Sec 8 Ok. $495/mo brkr 520-8246 www.hoppishomes.com
Village/ Nichols Hills 459.5
220 S Norman Ave, 3bd 1 bath, Garage, new carpet $695/mo 408-5836
6523K Avondale Dr 3bed 1.5 bath 1 car, 1300sf, $950 mo, $900 dep 409-7989
Mustang
Briargate 1718 N Indiana 800sf 1bd 1ba, cha, all elec, wood floor, $475mo, $200 dep. No sec 8 409-7989 Oakwood Apts» 1bd 1ba K off special 5824 NW 34 800sf, all elect $350 mo $175 dep 409-7989
$199 MOVE IN SPECIAL 2BED Townhomes $599 Windsor Village 943-9665
1bd log cabin on lake 60 min from OKC appls fish swim $425 405-210-7022
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Quail Creek Condo! Huge 3bd 2ba w/d hk ch/ a $750/mn 405-476-7540
7301 NW 23rd
800 N. Meridian: 1bd, all bills paid & weekly rates available. 946-9506
400.5
OKC Southwest
Williamsburg
Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 943-1818
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EDMOND 2 bed 2 bath 2 car $800 mo + dep. (405)226-9607, 833-3417
The Plaza 1740 NW 17th 1bd, 1ba 750sf, wood floors, all elec, $450 mo, $200dp. No sec8 409-7989
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Sara Dawson’s home before it was rebuilt.
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Dawson home was $314,000. Without all the green innovations, Cross figured the cost would have been about 10 percent less. However, by going green, he figures the homeowner’s monthly power bill will drop from $300 to $100. “Over time,” he said, “that adds up to quite a significant savings.”
Investment Property For Sale 355
28 Unit Complex Near I-40 & Council Rd - 95% occupied. $550,000 »» 414-6090
This view shows the exterior of Sara Dawson’s home, which was rebuilt after a fire to the top green standards of the National Association of Home Builders.
$99 Move-In Special 1bd 1ba $295-350, stove, fridge, very clean 625-5200 1bd 1ba apt $340/mo stove, fridge, clean, quiet 1441 NW 92nd 227-8202 Oxford Park Apts Nice Remod 1 BD $375 1701 NW 29th 202-8142 MAYFAIR GARDENS Historic Area! Secure, wash /dry hardwd flrs 947-5665 2 bd townhomes, dbl gar. w/d hookup, call Tess for move in special,410-2045
Quiet Casady!
Low Rents $440 751-8088 1 & 2 beds 946-0830 arborglenapts.com •ABC• Affordable, Bug free, Clean » 787-7212»
OKC Southwest
433
$201 Total Move-In Cost Energy Efficient $1 First Week Rent Weekly Avail: Effic $115 1bd $115, 2bd $145 Disability & Social Security recipients welcome 616 SW 59th, between Western&Walker634-4798 Drug free environment Not all bills paid Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 943-1818 Garage Apt 523K SW 26 downstairs unit $325 mo $175 dep, 650sf 409-7989 $305-345/month Furnished 1bd & Efficiency 2820 S Robinson 232-1549 $305-345/month Furnished 1bd & Efficiency 2820 S Robinson 232-1549 $99 Move In Special!!! Lg 1 and 2 Bdr, $325 to $395 mo. 632-9849
Yukon
460
Brand new duplexes, 3 bd 2 ba, 2 car, gated comm, call Rick, 405-830-3789.
Hotels/Motels 462 Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 943-1818
RE for rent
470
HOMES FOR LEASE www.executivehome rentalsokc.com 3-4BRs $1000-$3000 Welcome Home 877-884-7434 Nice 3 bed, 305 S. Meadow Ln, c/h/a. $550 mo, 635-1317, 918-689-7961
Newalla
471
15 min to TAFB, 2 acres barn, 3 bed, 2 bath, ch&a stove, fridge, W/D, $900/M, $500/D, 1 year lease, 386-3362.
Bethany/ Warr Acres 464.5
OKC Northeast
7202 NW 46 St 2bd 1ba appls ch&a fncd 1car gar $650mo $450d 728-3208
»» NE Houses »» 605-5477 Free List 1718 Madison 2/1 $450 »» NW Houses »» 4014 Westridge 4/2 $750 7202 Galahad3/2.5/2 $695 2541 NW 30th 3/1/1 $595 1212 NW 48th 3/1 $595 229 NW 91st 4/2 $595 617 NW 92nd 3/1/1 $495 3728 NW 29th 2bd $450 1432 NW 96th 2/1/1$395 housesforrentofokc.com
Choctaw
465
HOMES FOR LEASE www.executivehome rentalsokc.com 3-4BRs $1000-$3000 Welcome Home 877-884-7434
Del City
465.5
Del City Houses »» 605-5477 Free List 4828 Michael 3/1.5/2 $795 3120 Longridge 4/2 $795 3117 Overland 3/1.5/2 $695 3033 Overland 3/1/1 $595 4032 Thomas 3/1/2 $595 4002 SE 10th 2bd $450 » Midwest City Houses» 112 Locust 3/1/1 cha $595 203ERickenbckr3/1/1 $495 3404 Willowcrk 2/1/1 $450 housesforrentofokc.com »»
3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage, ch&a, sec 8 only, no pets, 405-672-0877. 3809 SE 24th, 3/1, ch/a, wd hk-up, $625/m + $450/d 701-1722 1624 Elm Wood 3/1 $450 681-7272
Edmond
466
HOMES FOR LEASE www.executivehome rentalsokc.com 3-4BRs $1000-$3000 Welcome Home 877-884-7434 7408 NE 133 4/3/3 $2000 717 Fox Bend 4/3/3 $2250 15805Drlngtn3/2.5/3 $1495 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com 2 bd, 2 ba, 2 car, FP, w/d, d/w, refrig, ch&a, fenced Avail 6/1. $800mo + sec. dep. 850-5172 for appt. 15200 Sugarloaf Dr. Executive 3bd 2.5ba 3-car too many extras to list $2200 Fidelity RE 692-1661
OKC Northwest
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475
»» NW Houses »» 605-5477 Free List 4014 Westridge 4/2 $750 7202 Galahad3/2.5/2 $695 2541 NW 30th 3/1/1 $595 1212 NW 48th 3/1 $595 229 NW 91st 4/2 $595 617 NW 92nd 3/1/1 $495 3728 NW 29th 2bd $450 1432 NW 96th 2/1/1$395 »» NE Houses »» 1718 Madison 2/1 $450 housesforrentofokc.com
OKC Southeast
476
»» SE Houses »» 605-5477 Free List 5016 S. Georgia 4/1.5 $650 1521 SE 45th 4/1 cha $595 6200 S. Kelley 4/1 $595 6504 S Kelley 2/1/1 $450 »» SW Houses »» 1001 SW 81st 3/2/1 $650 3324 SW 50th 3/1/2$595 5400 S. Kentucky 3/1 $495 2912 St. Claire 3/1 $495 housesforrentofokc.com 6305 S Ashby Terrace Newly remodeled, 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 living, $595 month + $500 deposit No pets/sec 8 691-5479 3004 Neighbors Lane, nice 3bd brick 1.5ba 1-car garage, ch/a, nice area excellent condition, $650 Fidelity RE 692-1661 2605 SE 50th 3bd 1.5ba 2car, 2 living $675 212 SE 40th 2bd 1ba $435 681-7272 SE 84/May, Ultra Nice 2/1.5/1 ch&a no pets $640 3121 Stults 2/1/1 $575 Dep & Refs req'd 650-9684 808 SE 61st. Clean 3bd home, 1-car garage, ch/a, fenced, $550 Fidelity RE 692-1661 5812 Briercliff, nice 2bd brick home, 1-car garage ch/a clean nice area $595 Fidelity RE 692-1661 4 bed, 2 bath, $1200 mo, $500 deposit. Cambridge Park near 89th & Sooner. 288-0059
OKC Southwest
477
Large 1570 sf, 3 bd/ 2K ba, 2 car garage, walking distance to Lake Hefner, 10022 Hefner Village, $950/month. Available June 2nd. Call Abraham 317-8109
»» SW Houses »» 605-5477 Free List 1001 SW 81st 3/2/1 $650 3324 SW 50th 3/1/2$595 5400 S. Kentucky 3/1 $495 2912 St. Claire 3/1 $495 »» SE Houses »» 5016 S. Georgia 4/1.5 $650 1521 SE 45th 4/1 cha $595 6200 S. Kelley 4/1 $595 6504 S Kelley 2/1/1 $450 housesforrentofokc.com
1624 Grey Fox Run. Dr's home avail. for lease 5/31! 3bd 2ba FP, deck. Edm schls. 1mi fr Broadway Ext & I-35 $1400 mo w/refs. Cathy 850-5862
New Rivendell Exec Home 408-4168 Luxury indoor pool & spa Fully equip'd media & workout rooms $5900/ mo Openhouseok.com
Mayfair Area, 50th & May, 2/3 bed, 1 bath, 2 liv, completely remodeled, hdwd flrs, fireplace. Bills paid. $875mo, $500dep. 848-9894
2201 SW 52nd 4bd 1.5ba 2 living $695 644 SW 45th 2/1/1 $590 633 SW 33rd 2bd 1ba $350 681-7272
HOMES FOR LEASE www.executivehome rentalsokc.com 3-4BRs $1000-$3000 Welcome Home 877-884-7434 Raintree Villas 3 bed, 2.5 bath, complete remodel $750/mo + dep. Metro Homes Unlimited 755-0015
611 SW 32nd, nice 2bd home, carport, fenced yard, clean, $450 Fidelity RE 692-1661 629 SW 50th Nice 2bd brick home, 1-car garage, well kept area, $650 Fidelity RE 692-1661 2 bd dupx-ref-wash+dry nu paint, s-8 ok, no pets $550 + dep 405-642-4116
OKC Southwest
477
4 bd, 2 ba, $750 mo, $550 dep, Section 8 OK, 932 SW 52nd, 314-8541. 1408 SW 61 Terr, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 liv, ch&a $675 + $350 dep. 692-7459 3 bed washer dryer hk up, garage $575, $250 deposit. 631-8039 Clean 1 bedroom, you pay elec. 2328 SW 28th 685-8278 1242 SW 47th 4bd brick corner lot, ch/a, Sec 8 ok $750 Fidelity RE 692-1661 3009 SW 25th 2 bed, 1 bath New carpet $465/mo • 408-5836 2420 SW 35th 3bd 2car $495 Fidelity RE 692-1661 4 bd, 2 ba, $950 mo. $550 dep. section 8 ok. 2013 S. Grand 818-7926 7212 S. Land. 3 BD, 1.5 BA, Central heat/air. Rent & dep. 924-9691 1 bedroom, fenced yard, $350 month + $200 deposit. 631-8039 3320 SW 28th • 1 bed $375/month 408-5836 2814 S Woodward 2bed 1 ba, $450/mo 408-5836
Piedmont
478
HOMES FOR LEASE www.executivehome rentalsokc.com 3-4BRs $1000-$3000 Welcome Home 877-884-7434
Village/ Nichols Hills 481.5 2005 Meeker 3/2 FP deck updated. Exc. nghbrhd $1000mo Cathy 850-5862
Yukon
482
Recently built house with 4 bed, 2.5 bath, plus office, lots of upgrades, Mustang schools, $1650 mo + dep, 405-818-1702. 11113 SW 5th 3/2/2$995 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com
Mobile Home Rentals 483 3BED 2 BATH MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 565.00 A MONTH 2BED 1 BATH MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 525.00 A MONTH PLEASE CALL GOLDEN RULE at 405-686-1492 2 bd 1 ba, w/appls incl. W&D, Edm schls, storage shed, No pets. $385mo 348-6240 or 623-1181 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? Easy financing with no credit needed. Yukon schls Diane 789-4499/388-3491 Russell's Mobile Home Park 405-677-5219 2 Bd Special 1st mo. 1/2 price + dep. OR 6 mo lease, get 7th mo Free West Oaks 1 blk W NW 10th & Rockwell. Nicest sm park in okc. rvs, tts, mh, etc. Trees Storm cellar 787-1030 $ FREE RENT 1ST MO $ 2BR $350+, 3BR $450+, MWC NO PETS 427-0627 3b/2b 1st month $99 yescommunities.com Edmond 3 4 1 - 9 2 0 9 3/1.5 bath $540 per mo. Call for more info 495-1463
Rooms For Rent
489
Damascus House Beautiful mentoring & discipleship home for single men in NW OKC. $550/bedroom, all bills paid. 405-923-1920
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Permits Oklahoma City Clayburn Construction, 3112 NW 157, residence, erect, $600,000. Allenton Homes & Development LLC, 7709 NW 135, residence, erect, $550,000. New Generation Homes LLC, 3317 NW 173, residence, erect, $460,000. New Generation Homes LLC, 15220 Turtle Lake Place, residence, erect, $420,000. Landmark Fine Homes LP, 10901 San Lorenzo Drive, residence, erect, $405,000. Candelaria Foster LLC, 2608 Dorchester Drive, residence, erect, $400,000. Crabtree Custom Homes LLC, 10800 NW 96, residence, erect, $360,000. D.R. Horton, 6209 NW 162, residence, erect, $337,800. Huffman Construction, 11801 Mallorca Drive, residence, erect, $335,000. Home First Inc., 16325 Gossamer Way, residence, erect, $308,000. Krittenbrink Enterprises, 3115 SW 59, office, erect, $307,800. J.W. Mashburn Development Inc., 6713 Chelsey Lane, residence, erect, $288,000. TLP Custom Homes LLC, 1517 SW 134 Terrace, residence, erect, $230,000. Weaver Contracting Inc., 13900 N Lincoln Blvd., manufacturing, erect, $230,000. TLP Custom Homes LLC, 1516 SW 134 Terrace, residence, erect, $220,000. Woodland Homes LLC, 9200 SW 30 Terrace, residence, erect, $220,000. Kirk Brown Homes, 11716 Sawgrass Road, residence, erect, $205,000. Glenstone Properties LLC, 1717 NW 196, residence, erect, $200,000. Milbank Real Estate, 120 N Robinson Ave., office, remodel, $200,000. G.H. & Associates Inc., 15508 Fairview Farm Blvd., residence, remodel, $195,000. Woodland Homes LLC, 3401 Chesterfield Place, residence, erect, $180,000. 2k Country Homes LLC, 3112 Brookstone Lakes Drive, residence, erect, $175,000.
Heartland Homes LLC, 16201Roland Drive, residence, erect, $171,000. M&G Homes LLC, 11809 Kimberlyn Road, residence, erect, $170,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 2421 NW 180, residence, erect, $166,000. Crown Construction Inc., 300 NW 104, office-warehouse, erect, $155,000. SWM & Sons Inc., 10115 SE 54, residence, erect, $151,270. E-Z Living Homes Inc., 5120 SW 124 Place, residence, erect, $150,000. SWM & Sons Inc., 11231 SE 44, residence, erect, $145,285. Martinez Masonry Construction LLC, 1400 Greenway Drive, residence, erect, $140,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 521 Hutton Road, residence, erect, $122,000. Ideal Homes Of Norman LP, 2408 SW 137, residence, erect, $121,000. Premium Homes LLC, 3020 Brookstone Lakes Drive, residence, erect, $120,000. V&J Custom Homes LLC, 5124 NW 18 Terrace, residence, erect, $120,000. M&J Homes LLC, 12116 SW 12, residence, erect, $115,000. Home Creations, 12717 Edison Drive, residence, erect, $112,200. Harbor Homes, 17312 Prado Drive, residence, erect, $110,000. Harbor Homes, 324 SW 173, residence, erect, $110,000. Harbor Homes, 17208 Aragon Lane, residence, erect, $110,000. Premium Homes LLC, 3100 Brookstone Lakes Drive, residence, erect, $110,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 13312 Beaumont Drive, temporary building, erect, $109,000. Jonathan Wise Homes, 1849 NE 6, residence, erect, $107,000. Property owner, 9721 Kelly John Lane, residence, erect, $106,000. Home Creations, 12721 Edison Drive, residence, erect, $100,700. Elliott Architects, 3101 E Memorial Road, restaurant, add-on, $100,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 2121 NW 158, residence, erect, $100,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 2117 NW 158, residence, erect, $100,000. Home Creations, 6213 SE 81 Terrace, residence, erect, $99,700. Home Creations, 6212 SE 81 Terrace, residence, erect, $97,500. Home Creations, 12705 Edison
Drive, residence, erect, $92,700. Gresham (Sam), 3010 Paseo, business, remodel, $90,000. Tammy Schonauer, 20601 SE 93, manufactured home, move-on, $90,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8013 Sunny Pointe Lane, residence, erect, $80,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8017 Sunny Pointe Lane, residence, erect, $80,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8009 Sunny Pointe Lane, residence, erect, $80,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8100 Erryn Lane, residence, erect, $80,000. Home Creations, 12512 Edison Drive, residence, erect, $79,300. Garr (O.A.) Co. Inc., 10948 Northwest Expressway, day care center, remodel, $70,000. Cornerstone Group LLC, 10616 SW 33 Terrace, residence, erect, $61,000. Teresa Mendiaz, 3832 NW 58, residence, add-on, $40,000. Universal Homes, 7901N Council Road, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $39,900. Universal Mobile Homes, 3308 SE 89, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $39,900. Sherman Monehan, 12310 N May Ave., retail sales, remodel, $32,000. American Tower Corp., 9641 NE 63, tower-antenna, install, $30,000. CLS Group, 2954 W Britton Road, tower-antenna, install, $30,000. Alloy Building Co., 3320 S Frisco Road, storage, erect, $26,743. Pedro Urquia, 11801 Coyote Creek Road, manufactured home, moveon, $25,000. Peruch Construction, 3010 N Military Ave., residence, remodel, $20,000. Francisco J. Perez, 2713 SW 63, residence, add-on, $20,000. Mike Foster, 9245 Teddy Road, barn, erect, $16,000. Barlow Building Services, 2801 SE 57, residence, remodel, $10,000. Berryman Enterprises Inc., 16925 SE 59, residence, remodel, $10,000. Maguire O’Hara Construction Inc., 7725 Valley Creek Drive, residence, remodel, $10,000. Pedro Tristan, 718 SE 28, residence, add-on, $9,800. Vance Wright/Better Barns USA, 912 N Leroy Drive, storage, erect, $8,000. David Ledbetter, 522 NW 23, business, remodel, $7,230.
THE OKLAHOMAN | NEWSOK.COM Elias Rivera, 105 SE 30, residence, add-on, $7,000. MacIe L. Johnson, 3117 NE 12, residence, fire restoration, $6,000. Lawn Master Outdoor Living LLC, 13116 SW 9, accessory, erect, $5,495. Enrique Alvarado, 2636 SW 25, residence, add-on, $5,000. Smartsafe Enterprises, 3517 SW 128, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,700. Ground Zero Shelters Inc., 7319 Skylark Court, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,000. Ground Zero Shelters Inc., 13209 Turtle Creek Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Ryan and Gwen Brackett, 208 Chisholm Trail, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. David Morris, 12901 Lorien Way, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Ground Zero Shelters Inc., 4201 SE 86 Place, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,295. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 10120 Samantha Court, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,295. Barlow Building Services, 2130 SW 59 manufactured home, moveon-mobile park, $3,000. Barlow Building Services, 2130 SW 59, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $3,000. Barlow Building Services, 2130 SW 59, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $3,000. Barlow Building Services, 2130 SW 59, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $3,000. Barlow Building Services, 2130 SW 59, manufactured home, moveon-mobile home park, $3,000. James I. Pfenning, 1035 Harris Ave., accessory, erect, $3,000. Ryan Flanary, 9025 Wheatland Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Smart Safe Enterprises, 1209 SW 112 Place, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,995. Terry Dulaney, 13208 Silver Eagle Trail, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,950. Smartsafe Enterprises, 8605 NW 82, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 15912 Sheffield Blvd., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 17016 Vitoria Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 2501 NW 153, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,800.
Smart Safe Enterprises, 13013 Cloverleaf Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Smart Safe Enterprises, 4905 Lincoln Square, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Smart Safe Enterprises, 1304 SW 121, residence, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Smart Safe Enterprises, 1304 NW 186, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Smart Safe Enterprises, 2333 NW 158, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Smart Safe Enterprises, 14008 NE 138, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Victoria Christofi, 12401Bell Gardens Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,800. Carol Everett, 10931 Silo Ridge Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 4912 NW 161, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,700. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 9413 Button Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,700. Flatsafe Tornado Shelters, 4332 SE 48 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,600. Bill Presson, 2210 SE 40, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,400. Johnson Construction, 5620 S Peebly Road, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,400. Home Creations, 1536 NW 125, manufactured home, move-on, $2,000. David Koteras, 3713 NW 52, accessory, erect, $1,500. Esteban Gramajo, 4417 NW 20, residence, add-on, $1,000.
Demolitions Midwest Wrecking, 11412 SW 101, residence. K&M Dirt Services, 1000 S MacArthur Blvd., vacant. K&M Dirt Services LLC, 3500 NW 69, vacant. Kendall Concrete, 2117 SW 25, house. Jacquelyn Taylor, 831 NE 20, residence. Midwest Wrecking, 13415 NE 50, house. Midwest Wrecking, 2012 NW 40, garage. Midwest Wrecking, 1501 N Broadway Ave., gas station. Ray’s Trucking, 8104 N May Ave., rear house. Ray’s Trucking, 8104 N May Ave., house.
Two sentenced to prison in Florida land scheme BY MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
MIAMI, Fla. — In a 21stcentury twist to the agesold Florida swamp land swindles, a man and woman were sentenced in federal court for their part in a $10.6-million real estate ruse that pulled in more than 1,000 victims.
Daniel Stephen, 43, of Miramar, Fla., who claimed to own land in north Florida and Georgia, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Patricia De Pons, 53, of Miami Shores, was sentenced to 12½ years followed by three years of su-
pervised release. The two were accused of working together between May 2005 and October 2007; each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. A restitution hearing has been set for July. According to court papers, Stephen owned a company called First Loan
Solution that sold 1-acre plots to buyers who handed over 50 percent down payments. Stephen told the buyers he would keep their deposits in escrow accounts while they waited for closing. They targeted the Haitian community in MiamiDade County and elsewhere, according to the
indictment, posting fliers in Haitian neighborhoods and taking their pitch to the airwaves on Haitian radio. The big problem, authorities said: Stephen didn’t own the land and had no right to sell it. Instead of holding the money, he took big chunks to pay his company’s ex-
penses — and to line his pockets. De Pons came into the picture as administrator of the title operation at a law firm Stephen hired as the closing and escrow agent. She told buyers to pay the rest of their balance and then sent them fake unrecorded warranty deeds, according to court papers.