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Home means a lot of different things to different people. For some, it is the physical brick and mortar structure that holds furniture, appliances and personal items. For others, it's the place they feel the most safe. Others say home is where the heart is, and as long as you are with family and loved ones, any place can be home.

This month's issue is all about the home. If you are considering buying a new home, building on to your home or renovating spaces to add new life, you'll want to see the advice of the experts we talked to this month. Jo from Urban Kitchens shares all the new hottest trends in kitchen design this year, and I'm thrilled to see that warmth has come back to the most popular spot in the house.

Our friends at Renaissance Cast Stone show us just how versatile and beautiful stonework can be - and how many ways you can incorporate stone into your home's look, while the experts at Levinson Real Estate tackle the three things that can kill your home's resale value.

We also talked with Monte Cristo Ironworks about how a single door can make a giant statement, and we have a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired home of builder Don Hildebrand.

As in every issue, we also highlighted a nonprofit or person "doing good."

In keeping with our home theme, we are honored to share Rebuilding Together OKC's mission to make sure our most vulnerable citizens have safe homes to live in.

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Urban Kitchens Shares Hottest New Kitchen Trends in 2022

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Don Hildebrand Home Designs Channels FLW’s Clean Lines, Open Spaces in Edmond Home

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Rebuilding Together OKC’s mission: Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives

26 3 Deal Breakers For Selling Your Home Avoid Foundation, Roof and Termites Issues

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Redbud Classic Returns to OKC in April The Redbud Classic will celebrate its 39th year on the weekend of April 2-3.

This year’s beneficiary is The CARE Center, Oklahoma County’s child advocacy center with a mission to put an end to child abuse.

The Redbud Classic has plenty of family-friendly events including cycling tours, running events including a 5K, 10K and one-mile Kids’ Fun Run, a two-mile walk, a two-mile Stroller Derby and the inaugural onemile Woof Walk.

Simons Named Director of Operations at Levinson Tasha Simons has recently stepped into the position of Director of Operations at Levinson Real Estate!

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Cherokee Nation Film Office Unveils Incentive Program The Cherokee Nation Film Office has announced it will soon offer a groundbreaking film incentive program, becoming the first tribal film office in the U.S. to do so. The Cherokee Nation Film Incentive will provide up to $1 million in annual funding for productions filmed within the Cherokee Nation’s 14-county reservation.

CNFO will begin accepting applications for the tribe’s film incentive on March 1. Details regarding the Cherokee Nation Film Incentive are available at cherokee.film/ filmincentives.

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Whether you are wanting to spruce up your home with new décor and finishes or just appreciate the beautiful homes in our area, we have you covered with what our city has to offer from design studios, shops, home tours and more.

Experience List Name SEES DESIGN - OKLAHOMA CITY: With offices in Oklahoma City and Dallas,

Sees Design is featured in Architectural Digest, AD Pro, the book Dallas Modern, D Home, and other publications. 1818 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK PAINTED DOOR : Find one-of-a-kind home decor ideas at Oklahoma City's Painted Door, including vintage and crafted rugs, paintings and knickknacks that are sure to add personality. 124 East Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK WILD MOTHER : Create your own floral home arrangements with classes at The Wild Mother. This floral shop offers workshops and classes on a regular basis. 629 W Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK THE SHADY LADY INTER IOR S: Natural light is nature’s cure-all. See design ideas on how to maximize your light with window treatments from Oklahoma City's The Shady Lady. 11715 S Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK PAINTING WITH A TWIST: Painting with a Twist offers Pop In & Paint that allows you to paint your art creation in studio at your own pace. 9217 N Pennsylvania Place, Oklahoma City, OK

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TO “WOW” Custom Doors Make a Big Statement

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This home features a modern pivot door on the home of Shane and Nicole Rickey of Shane Rickey Designs, created

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“The door a surprise for Shane’s wife. It serves as a wow factor and makes a statement, which isn’t easy considering how amazing the elevation and house is in general,” said Duston Chilcoat of Monte Cristo Ironworks.

“Custom details like the chrome pull handle and the scale of the pivot door set it apart from other doors. The design was made into Shane’s own signature design.”

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This modern pivot door gives this home by Shane Rickey Designs a wow factor.

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A Warmer Space URBAN KITCHENS SHARES HOTTEST NEW KITCHEN TRENDS IN 2022

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The kitchen has always been a central gathering location in our homes. After the past two years of spending more and more time at home, the kitchen is even more the heart of a home. To help you give this family space a much-deserved makeover, we asked Jo Meacham at Urban Kitchen Designs about the kitchen design trends she is seeing for 2022.

While trends indicate what’s hot right now, it’s important to decorate your kitchen with your own personal needs and tastes, but Jo’s tips offer glimpses on how refresh your space. From warmer wood cabinets to cozy accessories, the newest kitchen trends can give your culinary space a bright, warm new life.

1. Black and Gray Fade Away: “I say that black and gray are pretty well over. Everybody’s going to a much warmer personable look,” said Jo. “With cabinets, I am not gonna say it’s all over with white cabinets, but people are using more wood. They’re wanting a more warmer look. They’re

going with a combination of Boho with plants in the kitchen. Plants are going to be very big.”

Even countertops are shying away from grays and blacks. Warmer stone colors and wood are bringing coziness back to the kitchen tops “We’re still in engineered quartz, but people aren’t wanting a big veiny gray and black marble-looking look that is too formal. People are looking for countertops that have a warm tone to it,” Jo said.

Castle Rock Countertops, owned by Shara and Raul Castillo, are master fabricators of granite, quartz, marble and other natural stones for counter tops in a new modern kitchen.

Castle Rock Stonework can be found throughout Oklahoma in homes ranging from the modest to the extravagant.

According to the 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, an overwhelming majority of homeowners (91%) replace their countertops in a kitchen remodel, a 3-point increase in 2022 compared with 2021. And 35%

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Move over black and gray.

Kitchen countertops are leaning to a warmer hue.

Great design is the best way to save money. If you are considering remodeling your kitchen, bath or other room in your home and are looking for ideas, make an appointment at Urban Kitchens to discuss your project. Urban Kitchens has been creating beautiful spaces for 21 years.

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of homeowners say they decided to spend more on new countertops than they had originally planned.

Engineered quartz remains the leading material with granite as the second-most-popular choice, Quartzite rose slightly with other countertop materials following with laminate, solid surface and concrete.

For cabinets, the use of custom cabinetmakers continue to rise in popularity. Nearly a third of homeowners (31%) in the Houzz study hired a cabinet pro. The hiring of kitchen designers, interior designers and decorators, and kitchen remodelers like Urban Kitchens is up year over year as well.

2. Pops of Color: Color and accent pieces will be huge going into the later part of 2022. All-white is too severe this year, so neutral tones paired with strong colors, like deep greens, rich reds and blues, will become popular for most.

“Maybe you paint your island a bold color. Say it was white, but you can repaint it with dark blue or something green,” said Jo. Splashes of color still appear, with 20% of renovating homeowners choosing a multicolored backsplash and 6% choosing blue. Kitchen island cabinet colors of blue, black and green bring visual interest if contrasted with white cabinets.

3. Going Green: Green is a hot color for kitchens, Jo said. Whether you decide to add green in the form of plants or add a light sage tint to the walls, adding various shades of green will instantly bring the outdoors feel inside. Accent pieces

Kitchen trends lean toward comfortable, welcoming tones like this Urban Kitchen design on North Canary Dr. in Edmond.

like green fruit bowls or green shades are different ways to add this popular color into a modern kitchen.

“Just having some plants helps bring the outside in. Put a few plants out, even if it’s just a little pot of succulents on your countertop or ivy hanging from the wall,” said Jo. “Those plants make it a little more personal, a little more relaxed.”

4. Little Touches for Big Personality: The farmhouse look may be fading out, but that shouldn’t stop you from adding antiques, wooden accents or handme-down treasures to your kitchen.

The culinary space is becoming much more personal, so anything that adds a home-like feel or a sentimental touch will make your kitchen shine.

“A new trend is ‘Grand Millennial,’ which is bringing in some antiques.

Maybe you’ve inherited some stuff from your grandmother, and you want to fit it into your gray and white house,” said Jo. “The rustic, old world look was in, and before that, everything was light

and clean. Now we are looking at our kitchens through the pandemic, and people want something friendlier. They want to be able to use it and they want it to be comforting and welcoming.”

Jo said displaying antiques, pictures, wooden accent pieces and homier items are good ways to add a little friendly personality to a monotone space.

“If you have open shelves, I would go to color or maybe put a plant up there.

Take your open shelf and maybe put part of your cookbook collection there or a big red bowl or things like that,” Jo said.

“Maybe choose rugs that are boho or oriental and not black. Maybe you paint the room or add wooden floors. It’s all about feeling comfortable and cozy in your own home this year.”

For more information or for help with redesigning your home, visit Jo at Urban Kitchens at urbankitchensok.com, visit at 4410 N Western Ave or call 405702-7747. For Castle Rock Countertops, visit castlerockcountertops.com.

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Elements of stone add a natural touch to Hildebrand's living area, like this gas fireplace.

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DON HILDEBRAND HOME DESIGNS CHANNELS FLW’S CLEAN LINES AND OPEN SPACES IN EDMOND HOME

When Don Hildebrand of Don Hildebrand Home Designs built his personal home in Edmond’s Autumn Ridge neighborhood, he channeled his favorite architect to create a modern take on a streamlined, open space. An admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright, he incorporated many of Wright’s Prairie style design elements into his own residence.

“I’ve always admired the Prairie look for its long, clean, and simple lines,” he said.

Don wasn’t content, however, to simply replicate a style. He brought the style into the present by infusing the house with natural light, deftly adding plenty of thoughtful storage solutions, and creatively using space to maximize the livability of the home.

This won’t surprise anyone, though, as Don’s work has been known for these qualities since he started designing homes in 1974. After opening his own firm in 1995,

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his reputation for high quality designs has only continued to grow. “Don’s ability to use space in a design is unequaled” said Penny Roberts of Hildebrand Home Designs. “A lot of the newer contemporary and modern homes don’t have enough storage space. First-time homebuyers especially don’t realize until they’ve moved in that there’s nowhere to put the towels, nowhere to put the sheets, nowhere to put anything that you need to store. Not so with a Hildebrand home. We always assure that our designs are livable, functional, and beautiful.”

Don and his wife Deana’s Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired 2,900 square-foot home

features three spacious bedrooms and two and a half baths. The upstairs bedroom space is complimented by a gorgeous sitting area bathed in natural light, echoing the light-infused theme found throughout the house.

“I started Don Hildebrand Home Designs to offer something more creative. I want to give people what they want. The first step to a great design is listening,” Don said. “I really listen to people to get to the heart of what they want in their home. First, I understand how they live and what they need.

Then we can put together a plan that meets all their needs.”

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Hildebrand opted for the warmth of wood in his open concept kitchen.

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This home features 49 windows to allow for as much natural light as possible.

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Custom-designed wooden beams on the ceiling highlight Prairie style elements of long, clean, simple lines

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Natural elements abound in the house, like this warm stone gas fireplace

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The open kitchen radiates warmth with wood cabinetry and wooden countertops that Hildebrand built himself.

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A nod to Frank Lloyd Wright is reflected in subtle way, including the light fixtures in the home.

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Hildebrand added special touches throughout the house, like glass doorknobs in all rooms.

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Middle: Even the light fixtures channel Frank Lloyd Wright. | Bottom Left: With 49 windows in the home, natural light is abundant in Hildebrand’s home. | Bottom Right: Custom-created beams along the ceiling continue the clean lines of the Hildebrand design.

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“April is National Rebuilding Month, so for the entire month, we focus on our mission and make sure people hear about what we can do.”

For 30 years , Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City has been guided by their vision to “create safe homes and communities for everyone.” They do this primarily by helping older adult homeowners maintain, repair and modify their homes so that they can continue to live there.

“Older adults are our central focus,” said Lauren Sullivan, Rebuilding Together OKC’s executive director.

“Nearly 80% of older adults would prefer to stay in their homes, and so we are just here to help them age in place in a safe and healthy way.”

Rebuilding Together OKC is a nonprofit that works year-round making safe and healthy modifications to homes, five and sometimes six days a week. Sullivan says that the all-volunteer ramp team builds ramps every Thursday and, “in the last year alone, we built 33 ramps, with some ramps taking more than two days.” She says ramps currently cost about $100 a square foot as a result of pandemic-related impacts to the construction industry, and the overall cost of a ramp has jumped from about $1500 in summer 2020 to a current expense of $2000 to $3000 per project.

The organization’s services became critically important when the pandemic hit. “For those we serve, we didn’t have an option. We had to keep on going,” Sullivan said. “Many of the homeowners we serve became then, if they weren’t already, the primary caregivers to their grandchildren and great grandchildren, so the need to make sure that their homes were safe, warm and dry was more important than ever.” Sullivan said that clients’ needs included reliable heat and air, running water, safe ingress and egress, CO2 detectors and fire extinguishers.

On April 30, the nonprofit will hold their annual Rebuilding Day, the event that started it all for the group back in 1992.

“April is National Rebuilding Month, so for the entire month, we focus on our mission and make sure people hear about what we do,” Sullivan said. Another annual event is SheBuilds, typically held in the fall, which focuses on helping women-owned homes. “Rebuilding Together is starting its 30th year and the impact is amazing every day,” Sullivan said.

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HOMEOWNER STORIES (PROVIDED BY RTOKC) Ms. Opal Childs received services when she was 98 years old and had been living alone in her home for 45 years. The exterior of her home needed painting and siding repair, as there were vines growing through the siding. There was hail damage and the roof was leaking in the kitchen. In addition to those repairs, RTOKC helped with a ramp and handrail.

Mr. Joe Placker, 62, received a bathroom remodel that included a walk-in shower, shower bench, ADA toilet, handheld shower and grab bars. A handrail and ramp were added along with smoke detectors.

Ms. Azella Holt, 88, had her mailbox relocated since she loves to check her mail. RTOKC also completed a bathroom remodel, did interior painting, plumbing, added a ramp and other safety modifications.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED There are many ways to help. One of the main needs for Rebuilding Together OKC right now is volunteers, Sullivan said. The pandemic forced many volunteer groups and individuals to stop serving because of limitations placed by their group facilitators or their employers, even with RTOKC having a wellness policy in place. Sullivan wants volunteers to know that RTOKC has an immediate need for help, and that there is a role for everyone. Groups are also encouraged to participate.

When volunteers contact RTOKC, they are matched with tasks based on their skill sets. There are jobs available for all levels of construction skill and ability..

ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE Donations are also welcome, both monetary and in-kind.

While “not a store,” Sullivan explains, they can accept materials such as paint brushes, masks, fire extinguishers and more. If someone wants to donate an appliance, such as a refrigerator, Rebuilding Together OKC would work to place that item in a home that needs it.

Rebuilding Together OKC shares that $20 buys a smoke detector, $30 a carbon monoxide detector, $40 a fire extinguisher and $50 gets visible house numbers that can easily be seen. These values go on from $100 for grab bars up to $10,000 for a roof.

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AVOID FOUNDATION, ROOF AND TERMITE ISSUES

ARTICLE BY PETER LEVINSON, OWNER/BROKER LEVINSON REAL ESTATE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

At the beginning of my Real Estate career, three repair items found by Home Inspectors caused my clients and me a little anxiety. The three items felt like a deal-breaker to buyers and sellers alike. After 15 years and thousands of Real Estate transactions, I come to refer to these items as just “The Common Three.” The Common Three are foundation repairs, roof replacements, and termites treatments. A few maintenance activities and knowledge can save you from potentially needing to install piers, pay for a roof replacement, or have to treat for termites.

Foundation: Foundation problems discovered during a Home or Structural Inspection are commonly solved by installing piers to firm up the foundation. Oklahoma soil is composed of Port Silt Loam, which is sand, silt, and clay. Port Silt Loam consists of tiny particles; heavy rains with poor drainage around the property can wash away the particles, while arid conditions can cause the moisture-rich ground to “pull away” from the foundation. A simple home maintenance routine of ensuring water drains away from the property or keeping the soil around the home moist during dry periods may prevent potential expensive foundation repairs.

Roof: It is not uncommon to assume hail damage is the roof obstacle to overcome when selling or buying a home in Oklahoma.

Hail damage roof replacements are pretty easy to work through with insurance companies. Inadequate ventilation is the roof killer. When a roof has insufficient ventilation, significant problems can develop that may not be covered by your Homeowners insurance, such as premature aging of the roof or blistering or bridle shingles. Not sure if you have the proper amount of ventilation for your roof? Not a problem; many roofers will evaluate your roof free of charge to determine if you require additional ventilation.

Termites: Let’s talk termites. There is a common saying amongst Termite Inspectors that goes, “There are two types of homes: those that have had termites and those that will.”

Statistically, every acre in Oklahoma has an average of three termite colonies. The number one cause of termites entering a home is from wood-to-ground contact, including wood decks, garage door framing, and stacked firewood on the side of homes. Typically whole-home termite treatment costs around $1,200, whereas a Termite inspection costs $100 with a 1-year warranty. Following the termite inspectors’ recommendations can save you the cost of treatment and termite damage repairs.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with great companies and inspectors that offer free to low-cost inspections. If you would like to find out if you may be susceptible to any of the above repair items, please email me at Peter@Levinsonteam.com.

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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Sister Cities International OKC Celebrates Carnival

GOVER N OR'S MAN S ION , 8 20 NO RT H E AST 23R D ST R E E T, O K L A H O MA C I T Y The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a celebration honoring Rio de Janeiro. This event will bring the vibrant excitement and culture of Brazil's famous and largest festival to Oklahoma City as part of a cultural exchange. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets.

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Adding Third Parties Into a Divorce Proceeding A divorce proceeding can be complex enough. Where parties do not agree on one or more matters, it can turn a divorce into a contested legal proceeding. Whether the differences be on child custody, child support, spousal support, property and debt division or any other issue, if there is not a complete agreement, a judge often has to resolve the dispute after a trial.

However, in some cases, matters may even be more complex. For example, in some cases, third parties may need to be added to the divorce itself for jurisdictional purposes. In addition, third parties can hire legal counsel, call witnesses and present evidence at trial. Thus, the dispute between the two parties to the marriage can become broader and complex.

Many are confused at the notion of a third party being added to a divorce proceeding. But in some cases, the third parties have to be added to ensure the court has jurisdiction to address all relevant issues.

Without their addition, the court lack may lack jurisdiction to address essential matters regarding property and debt division and child custody.

Here are some examples of times where third parties are necessary: Third Party Fathers: When children are born of the marriage or a pregnancy, there is a presumption that the husband is the father of that child. However, in some cases, that is in dispute or not true. It might be alleged

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that the wife had an extramarital affair and that another individual is the father of the child. In those cases, the actual father of the child will need to be added to the divorce if it is proven that the husband is not the father through a DNA test. By adding the natural father, the court can divorce the parties, make a finding that the husband is not the father and can name the third party as father of the child for custody and support purposes.

Trust Assets: In some marriages, there are trust assets that can come into the dispute as to marital property and debt division.

The exact type of trust can vary. However, many of these trusts can be irrevocable trusts where neither party to the divorce is a trustee. Yet, one party to the divorce argues that trust assets or income is marital property in some regard. When this is the case, the trustee of the trust often needs to be added as a third party to the divorce for matters relating to the trust in the divorce resolution.

Jointly Held Property: Parties who are divorcing can sometimes hold property jointly with other third parties who are not their spouse. For example, it could be real estate, vehicles, bank or investment accounts and various assets. Sometimes, this is done innocently. But in other cases, the property is jointly held in an attempt at shielding it from the divorce court. When one spouse alleges that the jointly held property is martial property, the third party who holds title to this property often needs to be added into the divorce as a third party. Otherwise, the court would have no jurisdiction to order this third

property to do anything relative to this jointly held property.

Business Interests: If a business interest is at issue in a divorce, the business or corporation may need to be added to this litigation as well. Adding the business or corporation into the litigation as a third party gives the court jurisdiction over the entity. It also gives the entity the ability to defend their interests.

Adding a third party entity into litigation is often more important where there are other owners besides the divorcing parties.

When a third party is joined, the third party generally has a right to file legal pleadings and motions to protect their interests. These third parties may also opt to issue discovery, take depositions, call and examine witnesses and president evidence at trial.

Thus, the addition of a third party can delay the divorce proceedings in certain respects. It might also make the litigation more complex and costly. At the same time, the addition of third parties is sometimes a necessity.

Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters.

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PAYCOM CENTER, 100 W. RENO One of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Journey, is bringing their Freedom Tour 2022, featuring very special guest Billy Idol, to Oklahoma City on March 17. The diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage with global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more.

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OKC FAIRGROUNDS, OKLAHOMA CITY The Home and Outdoor Living Show returns to the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds for the weekend of March 25, bringing with it inspiration for indoor and outdoor design, style and goods. Admission to one of the state's largest home shows is $8 for adults.

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SO L D P RIC E

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2400 Grand Blvd

$1,800,000.00

$2,075,000.00

115%

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Nichols Hills Add

$1,799,000.00

$1,725,000.00

96%

103

4

4.2

Elmhurst Court

$1,599,000.00

$1,540,000.00

96%

376

3

3.1

Nichols Hills Add

$1,495,000.00

$1,495,000.00

100%

0

4

4.1

The Territories

$1,350,000.00

$1,320,000.00

98%

0

4

5

Unpltd Pt Sec 18 14n 1w

$1,295,000.00

$1,295,000.00

100%

3

5

4.1

Penshurst

$1,260,000.00

$1,200,000.00

95%

109

6

5.1

Nichols Hills Wilshire

$1,190,000.00

$1,190,000.00

100%

13

4

4

Quail Creek 10th

$1,250,000.00

$1,150,000.00

92%

21

5

4.1

Fairview Farm Sec II

$1,050,000.00

$1,025,000.00

98%

42

4

4.1

Sierra Station

$1,125,000.00

$1,025,000.00

91%

51

4

4.1

Mulholland

$1,099,910.00

$1,017,450.00

93%

171

5

5.1

The Falls

$1,003,391.00

$1,003,391.00

100%

38

4

4.1

Lincoln Township

$950,000.00

$950,000.00

100%

1

5

4.1

Quo Vadis

$949,900.00

$929,000.00

98%

75

5

4

Rose Creek

$869,000.00

$869,000.00

100%

0

5

4

Nichols Hills Add

$890,000.00

$865,000.00

97%

126

5

3.1

Nichols Gate Heritage Hills Winans Highland Terrace

$860,000.00

$860,000.00

100%

676

3

3.1

$799,000.00

$850,000.00

106%

10

4

3.2

Nichols Hills Add

$3,795,000.00

$3,450,000.00

91%

203

Data Obtained From: Oklahoma City Metro Association of REALTORS®, Inc 2021 All rights reserved.

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renaissance cast stone ARTICLE BY BROOKE BARNETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RENAISSANCE STONE

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With over 30 years of experience, Renaissance Cast Stone creates stunning decorative cast stone for both private homes and commercial buildings across the state and region. Specializing in entries, surrounds, columns and pedestals, balustrades, crown molding, mantels, fireplaces and accents such as planters, pergolas, spheres and finials, the company strives to produce enduring beauty and timeless elegance for their clients.

Cast stone has been regarded as a top-quality building material for centuries, first used extensively in London before moving to America in the early 1900s. Valued for its beauty, permanence and versatility, cast stone offers many advantages over natural stone. The dense finish of cast stone is resistant to weather and dirt, while offering a smooth, stone-like appearance. While it can be precisely colored to simulate an almost limitless variety of natural stone, cast stone is extremely strong and durable, in addition to being breathtakingly beautiful.

Reinforcement is added to provide the structural durability of precast concrete, with the beauty that rivals natural stone. For remodeling or restoration, cast stone also gives homeowners the ability to seamlessly replace deteriorated stone.

Owner Genaro Arriaga opened the company 12 years ago, combining his love of cast stone and his extensive experience in construction. Genaro’s talent with mold making and his love for renaissance architecture helps his staff bring their client’s dreams to life.

Bottom Left: Cast stone works beautifully inside a home, especially for unique mantels and fireplaces.

Top Right: Even the planters in front of this home in Nichols Hills utilizes cast stone.

“We get our inspiration from drawings, paintings and statues from the Renaissance period,” explains Genaro.

“To see the timeless beauty created during this period and being able to bring these creations to life for our clients is what got us started in cast stone.”

Renaissance Cast Stone offers a full line of cast stone products, but also specialize in fully customized pieces that will allow any client to design their dream home. From small cast stone restorations to large architectural precast pieces, Renaissance Cast Stone is dedicated to handling each project with an unmatched attention to detail.

“We begin each project listening to our client’s ideas,” explains Genaro. “We begin with hand drawings to form the idea on paper, from there our draftsman will create specification drawings to bring to the table and from there, we move into full production and installation.

We pride ourselves in exceeding the homeowner’s expectations in every way, while bringing lasting beauty to their home.”

Renaissance Cast Stone serves the residential and commercial construction fields in the states of Oklahoma, North Texas, Southern Kansas and Missouri, Arkansas and can ship across the country.

For more information and to explore a photo gallery of Renaissance Cast Stone’s projects, visit renaissance caststone.com or call 405.514.4780.

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“We get our inspiration from drawings, paintings and statues from the Renaissance period. To see the timeless beauty created during this period and being able to bring these creations to life for our clients is what got us started in cast stone.”

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS I had the privilege of meeting Genaro Arriaga 10 years ago. Shortly after meeting him, we hired him on our Rose Creek house build. The project included four fireplace surrounds, window surrounds and the first of its kind, cast stone corbels. After experiencing his process and product, I began referring Renaissance Cast Stone to all my builders and clients. When that home sold unexpectedly, we pulled him in again for a state-of-the-art front covered porch design that includes full cast stone surround and terrace columns. Anyone who has worked with Genaro and his tea, quickly discovers his artistic gift, but more importantly his

care to you and your project. We at Shane Rickey Design are proud supporters of Renaissance Cast Stone & team. I am grateful to call Genaro a friend and colleague.

- Shane Rickey, Shane Rickey Design “What a great experience! We did an outdoor fireplace mantel and seat and WOW! What a great job. From the template to the install to the finished product everything including workmanship, timeliness, friendliness was superb!”

- Heather Healey

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N and to explore a photo gallery of Renaissance Cast Stone’s projects, visit renaissancecaststone.com or call 405.514.4780.

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