Prestige Lifestyle Presented By Carma Grigsby

Prestige

July | August 2014

Your Preferred Tulsa Area Realtor AC TIV E

Cover Home

7311 S 26th West Ave | Country English Estate Home | $1,200,000

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Wonderful home in a secluded neighborhood of million dollar plus homes.

2 bedrooms down 2 up plus game room and bonus room.

Formal living and dining, office, hidden desk off family room, exercise off master bath. Backyard features putting green, fire and horseshoe pit, outdoor fireplace and kitchen, screened in porch. A must see!

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3305 S Trenton Ave| New Construction | $699,000 This home is loaded with amenities, huge pantry off kitchen, master on main floor w/laundry room off. 2 bedrooms with game room up, or game could be 4th bedroom plus has a closet. Covered patio, kitchen has center island and Kitchen Aid Professional stainless appliances. Must See!

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7907 S Braden Ave | Holland Lakes | $950,000 This jewel of a home features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 3 half baths, awesome decor, custom woodwork, and large master bath. Blend culinary delights in your gourmet kitchen. This is the perfect home for entertaining, yet so very livable.

11713 S Oswego Ave | Wind River | $650,000 Game room, theater, workout or dance room up. 2 bedrooms down and 3 up. Master has private office plus 2nd office down, formal dining and nook off kitchen. Kitchen open to family room with fireplace. Covered patio. 3 car garage. Great Home!

7904 S 90th East Ave | Gated Villages of Highland Park | $550,000 Total Remodel by Leslie Elliott with no detail overlooked. Vaulted great room opens to kitchen with quartzite countertops. Gorgeous backyard with travertine patio & outdoor fireplace. Game room up.

Master has sitting room, walk-in closet, luxury bath includes Ultra Bain bath tub, and separate shower.

www.CarmaGrigsby.com

Want Your Property To Be Our Next Cover Home?

Direct: 918.260.1800 Carma@CarmaGrigsby.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Call Carma for the most effective marketing to sell your Tulsa area property at 918.260.1800.

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Wheels Up! Leaving on a Jet Plane

Be Cool and Save Money

Reduce Your Air Conditioning Costs

Summer Splendor

Melting Pot’s Cheese Fondue

Country English Estate Home

Exclusively Offered

By Carma Grigsby

In Good Taste The Melting Pot 918.299.8000 | MeltingPot.com

WISCONSIN TRIPLE CHEESE FONDUE INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 c shredded Butterkase 1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina cheese 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 c white wine 1/4 c dry sherry 2 tsp chopped shallots 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 c crumbled blue cheese 2 tbs chopped scallions

Calling all seasoned travelers! Want to impress your sweetheart or your fabulous family like never before?

Consider planning a stylish summer trip and book your own private jet for an unforgettable weekend getaway. It’s the ultimate in luxury and convenience... and believe it or not, it’s more affordable than you might think.

Whether you’re flying to San Francisco for a business trip or heading to cooler climes for a quick escape, private jets offer the perks of your own personal plane, available only when you need it.

The biggest advantage? You will save a ton of time by not waiting on long lines at check-in and eliminating connecting flights altogether. How does arriving a mere 5 to 15 minutes prior to departure sound? And those long security lines?

Yes, you skip those, too. Smaller private planes are also able to fly into smaller airports, which may be closer to your

INSTRUCTIONS: Toss the Butterkase and Fontina cheeses with the flour in a bowl. Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of water. You may also use a conventional double boiler. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the wine and sherry into the bowl. Stir in the shallots using a fork. Cook for 30 seconds stirring constantly.

Add half of the cheese blend, and stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheese blend a small amount at a time stirring constantly. Fold in the pepper and blue cheese. Pour into a warm fondue pot and keep warm over low heat. Garnish with the scallions.

ultimate destination.

This of course saves

you additional time.

In fact, aviation

experts estimate

you can save four

and a half hours per

flight each time you

book a private

charter plane.

Charter jets

offer several

luxurious types of

aircraft, depending on your destination, length of trip, and number of passengers. Plane varieties include small turbo prop planes and light jets all the way up to mid and heavy jets. Imagine a business flight during which you and your associates can work in comfortable conference-style seating maximizing efficiency in the air. If flying for pleasure, you’ll savor the catered cuisine that is nothing like standard airplane fare. And you’ll arrive at your destination refreshed after visiting the private restroom.

And finally, you also get the advantage of choosing your travel companions.

No more chatty passengers disturbing you if you want to catch up on sleep, no more crying babies if you’re trying to work, and no more lines for a shared bathroom. You’re also allowed much more freedom on board the plane, since it’s your own personal chartered plane.

The cost for these perks? You can expect to pay somewhere between $3,000 to $6,000 per hour of flight, depending on the class of airplane selected. So-called “empty leg” flights are one way to cut down on your expenses. Since approximately 40 percent of all private charter return trip flights fly with no passengers in the cabin, savvy fliers can book these fares at up to 50 percent off regular rates.

So next time you’re looking to splurge a bit, consider whisking your sweetie off for a romantic getaway in Las Vegas or flying your extended clan off to a family reunion in Aspen, all in your own private jet. It will be the trip of a lifetime... and may be the beginning of a new way to travel. Wheels up, anyone?

you automatically reduce your energy usage when you are out of the house by adjusting the temperature so that your cooling system will run less while you are away.

If your HVAC system is more than 10 years old, replacing the old system may be the way to go. A new system could better heat or cool your home making you more comfortable and saving you money in the long run.

By investing in the highest energy rated HVAC system possible now, you are hedging your bets against higher energy costs in the future.

The efficiency of central air conditioning systems is rated by a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). You can think of it as miles per gallon, the higher the SEER, the lower the utility bill. As of January 2006, the minimum allowable efficiency for new air conditioners is 13-SEER. Systems manufactured today range from 13 to 24-SEER. Air conditioners rated closer to 24-SEER can cost half as much to run as those with the minimum

JULY | AUGUST 2014 Porter Peach Festival Downtown Porter | July 17-19 918.483.8331 | PorterPeachFestivals.com The Porter Peach Festival celebrates the area crop of peaches with a myriad of activities and events perfect for a bright summer day with the family. Purchase or pick peaches at nearby orchards, or head to Porter’s downtown Main Street for arts and crafts, games, live music and a wide variety of fair food. Bring the whole family to this old-fashioned festival for carnival rides and more.

Center of the Universe Festival Brady Arts District | July 25-26 CenterOfTheUniverseFestival.com Get ready for two fun-filled nights of awesome music at the Center of the Universe Festival in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Held in the Brady Arts District, this can’t-miss concert offers free admission and is guaranteed to be a blast for all ages. The Center of the Universe Festival will be split onto two stages with the main stage located on Main Street in front of Cain’s Ballroom, while the second stage will be at Guthrie Green. Additionally, local talent will be performing in other venues throughout the Brady Arts District.

Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show Tahlequah Community Building | August 15-16 918.284.5770 | TTownRockHound.org The Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show features 25 vendors displaying collections of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, nature crafts and gemstones for sale. Bring the whole family out to enjoy fun demonstrations of flint knapping, rock carving, fluorescent rock displays and educational exhibits. Door prizes will also be awarded at the Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show.

Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off Downtown Tulsa | August 22-23 918.582.4128 | OKSteakCookoff.com More than 50 teams of grillers from across the region compete to cook the best steak in Oklahoma at the Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-off. After the competition, the largest steak dinner in Oklahoma invites patrons to purchase a 16 oz. rib eye steak dinner. Free samples of grilled appetizers will be tasted throughout the afternoon, while a car and motorcycle show and live music will provide entertainment for all ages.

COOLING EFFICIENTLY During the summer months it might be time to take a hard look at your cooling system and determine if you could save significant money by upgrading or replacing it.

Heating and cooling is the biggest energy user in most homes, accounting for more than 40 percent of a home’s energy bills.

A good first step is to have an energy assessment done on your home by an energy efficiency professional. The assessment can range from a simple walk-through up to a comprehensive audit that includes blower-door tests that pressurize the house so energy leaks can be detected and duct-blaster tests to test for integrity of the duct system.

When looking for an auditor, look for someone with a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating. Your local utility company may subsidize the cost of the audit.

Once you make your home more energy efficient with well-sealed ductwork and adequate insulation, a properly programmed thermostat is another way to save money on heating and cooling costs. Programmable thermostats let

Event Calendar

limit. Look for models with the Energy Star rating because those models are about 10 to 15 percent more efficient than standard models. Seek a qualified HVAC professional to do a load calculation to properly size your system.

Your HVAC system is a big investment. By doing a little research and considering these factors, your wallet will thank you in the long run.

Tulsa Reining Classic Expo Square | August 26-31 580.759.2525 | TulsaReining.com The Tulsa Reining Classic is an action-packed display of equestrian skills at the Tulsa Expo Center. Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete for titles such as “Developing Horse Futurity Champion,” “Non Pro Futurity Champion,” “Open Futurity Champion,” “Ranch Open Derby Champion” and more. It even includes a youth evening, rookie level and team challenges. Cheer for your favorites as they take to the arena and compete while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

In Good Taste The Melting Pot 918.299.8000 | MeltingPot.com

WISCONSIN TRIPLE CHEESE FONDUE INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 c shredded Butterkase 1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina cheese 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 c white wine 1/4 c dry sherry 2 tsp chopped shallots 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 c crumbled blue cheese 2 tbs chopped scallions

Calling all seasoned travelers! Want to impress your sweetheart or your fabulous family like never before?

Consider planning a stylish summer trip and book your own private jet for an unforgettable weekend getaway. It’s the ultimate in luxury and convenience... and believe it or not, it’s more affordable than you might think.

Whether you’re flying to San Francisco for a business trip or heading to cooler climes for a quick escape, private jets offer the perks of your own personal plane, available only when you need it.

The biggest advantage? You will save a ton of time by not waiting on long lines at check-in and eliminating connecting flights altogether. How does arriving a mere 5 to 15 minutes prior to departure sound? And those long security lines?

Yes, you skip those, too. Smaller private planes are also able to fly into smaller airports, which may be closer to your

INSTRUCTIONS: Toss the Butterkase and Fontina cheeses with the flour in a bowl. Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of water. You may also use a conventional double boiler. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the wine and sherry into the bowl. Stir in the shallots using a fork. Cook for 30 seconds stirring constantly.

Add half of the cheese blend, and stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheese blend a small amount at a time stirring constantly. Fold in the pepper and blue cheese. Pour into a warm fondue pot and keep warm over low heat. Garnish with the scallions.

ultimate destination.

This of course saves

you additional time.

In fact, aviation

experts estimate

you can save four

and a half hours per

flight each time you

book a private

charter plane.

Charter jets

offer several

luxurious types of

aircraft, depending on your destination, length of trip, and number of passengers. Plane varieties include small turbo prop planes and light jets all the way up to mid and heavy jets. Imagine a business flight during which you and your associates can work in comfortable conference-style seating maximizing efficiency in the air. If flying for pleasure, you’ll savor the catered cuisine that is nothing like standard airplane fare. And you’ll arrive at your destination refreshed after visiting the private restroom.

And finally, you also get the advantage of choosing your travel companions.

No more chatty passengers disturbing you if you want to catch up on sleep, no more crying babies if you’re trying to work, and no more lines for a shared bathroom. You’re also allowed much more freedom on board the plane, since it’s your own personal chartered plane.

The cost for these perks? You can expect to pay somewhere between $3,000 to $6,000 per hour of flight, depending on the class of airplane selected. So-called “empty leg” flights are one way to cut down on your expenses. Since approximately 40 percent of all private charter return trip flights fly with no passengers in the cabin, savvy fliers can book these fares at up to 50 percent off regular rates.

So next time you’re looking to splurge a bit, consider whisking your sweetie off for a romantic getaway in Las Vegas or flying your extended clan off to a family reunion in Aspen, all in your own private jet. It will be the trip of a lifetime... and may be the beginning of a new way to travel. Wheels up, anyone?

you automatically reduce your energy usage when you are out of the house by adjusting the temperature so that your cooling system will run less while you are away.

If your HVAC system is more than 10 years old, replacing the old system may be the way to go. A new system could better heat or cool your home making you more comfortable and saving you money in the long run.

By investing in the highest energy rated HVAC system possible now, you are hedging your bets against higher energy costs in the future.

The efficiency of central air conditioning systems is rated by a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). You can think of it as miles per gallon, the higher the SEER, the lower the utility bill. As of January 2006, the minimum allowable efficiency for new air conditioners is 13-SEER. Systems manufactured today range from 13 to 24-SEER. Air conditioners rated closer to 24-SEER can cost half as much to run as those with the minimum

JULY | AUGUST 2014 Porter Peach Festival Downtown Porter | July 17-19 918.483.8331 | PorterPeachFestivals.com The Porter Peach Festival celebrates the area crop of peaches with a myriad of activities and events perfect for a bright summer day with the family. Purchase or pick peaches at nearby orchards, or head to Porter’s downtown Main Street for arts and crafts, games, live music and a wide variety of fair food. Bring the whole family to this old-fashioned festival for carnival rides and more.

Center of the Universe Festival Brady Arts District | July 25-26 CenterOfTheUniverseFestival.com Get ready for two fun-filled nights of awesome music at the Center of the Universe Festival in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Held in the Brady Arts District, this can’t-miss concert offers free admission and is guaranteed to be a blast for all ages. The Center of the Universe Festival will be split onto two stages with the main stage located on Main Street in front of Cain’s Ballroom, while the second stage will be at Guthrie Green. Additionally, local talent will be performing in other venues throughout the Brady Arts District.

Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show Tahlequah Community Building | August 15-16 918.284.5770 | TTownRockHound.org The Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show features 25 vendors displaying collections of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, nature crafts and gemstones for sale. Bring the whole family out to enjoy fun demonstrations of flint knapping, rock carving, fluorescent rock displays and educational exhibits. Door prizes will also be awarded at the Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Show.

Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off Downtown Tulsa | August 22-23 918.582.4128 | OKSteakCookoff.com More than 50 teams of grillers from across the region compete to cook the best steak in Oklahoma at the Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-off. After the competition, the largest steak dinner in Oklahoma invites patrons to purchase a 16 oz. rib eye steak dinner. Free samples of grilled appetizers will be tasted throughout the afternoon, while a car and motorcycle show and live music will provide entertainment for all ages.

COOLING EFFICIENTLY During the summer months it might be time to take a hard look at your cooling system and determine if you could save significant money by upgrading or replacing it.

Heating and cooling is the biggest energy user in most homes, accounting for more than 40 percent of a home’s energy bills.

A good first step is to have an energy assessment done on your home by an energy efficiency professional. The assessment can range from a simple walk-through up to a comprehensive audit that includes blower-door tests that pressurize the house so energy leaks can be detected and duct-blaster tests to test for integrity of the duct system.

When looking for an auditor, look for someone with a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating. Your local utility company may subsidize the cost of the audit.

Once you make your home more energy efficient with well-sealed ductwork and adequate insulation, a properly programmed thermostat is another way to save money on heating and cooling costs. Programmable thermostats let

Event Calendar

limit. Look for models with the Energy Star rating because those models are about 10 to 15 percent more efficient than standard models. Seek a qualified HVAC professional to do a load calculation to properly size your system.

Your HVAC system is a big investment. By doing a little research and considering these factors, your wallet will thank you in the long run.

Tulsa Reining Classic Expo Square | August 26-31 580.759.2525 | TulsaReining.com The Tulsa Reining Classic is an action-packed display of equestrian skills at the Tulsa Expo Center. Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete for titles such as “Developing Horse Futurity Champion,” “Non Pro Futurity Champion,” “Open Futurity Champion,” “Ranch Open Derby Champion” and more. It even includes a youth evening, rookie level and team challenges. Cheer for your favorites as they take to the arena and compete while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Prestige

July | August 2014

Your Preferred Tulsa Area Realtor AC TIV E

Cover Home

7311 S 26th West Ave | Country English Estate Home | $1,200,000

E TIV AC

AC

TIV

E

Wonderful home in a secluded neighborhood of million dollar plus homes.

2 bedrooms down 2 up plus game room and bonus room.

Formal living and dining, office, hidden desk off family room, exercise off master bath. Backyard features putting green, fire and horseshoe pit, outdoor fireplace and kitchen, screened in porch. A must see!

TIV

E

3305 S Trenton Ave| New Construction | $699,000 This home is loaded with amenities, huge pantry off kitchen, master on main floor w/laundry room off. 2 bedrooms with game room up, or game could be 4th bedroom plus has a closet. Covered patio, kitchen has center island and Kitchen Aid Professional stainless appliances. Must See!

AC

AC

TIV

E

7907 S Braden Ave | Holland Lakes | $950,000 This jewel of a home features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 3 half baths, awesome decor, custom woodwork, and large master bath. Blend culinary delights in your gourmet kitchen. This is the perfect home for entertaining, yet so very livable.

11713 S Oswego Ave | Wind River | $650,000 Game room, theater, workout or dance room up. 2 bedrooms down and 3 up. Master has private office plus 2nd office down, formal dining and nook off kitchen. Kitchen open to family room with fireplace. Covered patio. 3 car garage. Great Home!

7904 S 90th East Ave | Gated Villages of Highland Park | $550,000 Total Remodel by Leslie Elliott with no detail overlooked. Vaulted great room opens to kitchen with quartzite countertops. Gorgeous backyard with travertine patio & outdoor fireplace. Game room up.

Master has sitting room, walk-in closet, luxury bath includes Ultra Bain bath tub, and separate shower.

www.CarmaGrigsby.com

Want Your Property To Be Our Next Cover Home?

Direct: 918.260.1800 Carma@CarmaGrigsby.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Call Carma for the most effective marketing to sell your Tulsa area property at 918.260.1800.

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

Wheels Up! Leaving on a Jet Plane

Be Cool and Save Money

Reduce Your Air Conditioning Costs

Summer Splendor

Melting Pot’s Cheese Fondue

Country English Estate Home

Exclusively Offered

By Carma Grigsby