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CARMA GRIGSBY

Your Preferred Tulsa Area Realtor There’s no question that the buying and selling of luxury real estate in today’s market requires the assistance of a professional with the right experience, capabilities and commitment. Carma Grigsby is not only an accomplished professional, she is also a preferred REALTOR for successful real estate transactions in the area. Carma offers highly personalized service and strong market knowledge.

Details on Featured Property from Front Cover 11503 S GRANITE 4 bedrooms with 4 full and 3 half baths 4 car garage. Estates of Forest Park. Fabulous home on pond with view of pool and pond from home.

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CONSIDERING SELLING? Turn to Carma for outstanding industry know-how, and a stellar marketing plan to bring your property from “listed” to “SOLD”! INTERESTED IN BUYING? Whether you’re ready to move-up, size-down, or simply add to your real estate portfolio, Carma brings excellent negotiating skills and an ability to find just the right property for her clients!

9501 E 108TH Legends 5 Bed / 4.5 Bath 3 Car • $539,000

7907 S BRADEN Holland Lakes 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 4 Car • $989,000

5309 W ORLANDO CIRCLE Cedar Ridge 4 Bed / 4 Bath 3 Car • $300,000

1111 E 24TH PLACE Sunset Park 6 Bed / 4.5 Bath 2 Car • $1,585,000

11521 S GRANITE Estates of Forest Park 5 Bed / 4.5 Bath / 3 Car • $808,500

11660 S HUDSON COURT Frenchman’s Creek 6 Bed / 4.5 Bath / 3 Car • $1,150,000

Contact Carma today for a free detailed valuation of your home and a snapshot of the local real estate market!

www.CarmaGrigsby.com

Recently Sold Homes in 74137 and 74008

Direct: 918.260.1800 Carma@CarmaGrigsby.com

Closed Address Sq. Ft. 4/10/2013 11858 S Oswego Avenue 3,488 4/12/2013 5440 E 109th Street 3,926 3/01/2013 11341 S Erie Avenue 4,174 4/12/2013 11608 S Granite Avenue 3,916 3/08/2013 11189 S 74th East Avenue 4,283 4/09/2013 11717 S Sandusky Avenue 3,790 3/20/2013 6708 E 134th Place NA 3/18/2013 6912 E 115th Street 4,183 3/18/2013 11749 S Canton Avenue 4,130 4/10/2013 5011 E 108th Street 4,555 3/08/2013 5010 E 108th Street 5,241 4/15/2013 5505 E 107th Street 4,444 3/14/2013 6805 E 115th Place 5,325 4/01/2013 9809 S Jamestown Avenue 5,017 3/15/2013 4320 E 100th Street 6,016 3/07/2013 11629 S Fulton Avenue 4,866 4/09/2013 3713 E 116th Place NA 3/15/2013 5920 E 108th Street 5,320 3/13/2013 9642 S Quebec Avenue 6,383 4/12/2013 11924 S Erie Avenue 5,749 3/12/2013 3612 E 96th Place 5,705 3/12/2013 4221 E 96th Place NA 3/04/2013 9955 S Quebec Avenue 6,156

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Sale Price $399,000 $409,500 $410,000 $395,000 $440,000 $462,000 $482,000 $485,000 $470,000 $461,000 $508,000 $524,900 $455,000 $599,000 $642,000 $650,000 $685,000 $688,000 $670,000 $708,000 $730,500 $816,500 $890,000

SP/ SF $114 $104 $98 $101 $103 $122 NA $116 $114 $101 $97 $118 $85 $119 $107 $134 NA $129 $105 $123 $128 NA $145

DOM 22 7 27 161 80 58 0 16 77 46 37 2 167 4 161 33 92 124 26 164 26 41 50

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

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Easy, Breezy Summer Dining Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad

Cover Property Presented by Carma Grigsby of McGraw Realtors See Back Cover for Details

In Good Taste GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS: For the salad: 2 chicken breasts, grilled and cubed 1/4 cup grapes, halved 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1/8 cup raisins 1/8 cup chopped Marcona almonds 1/2 cup chopped arugula 1/8 cup small diced apples 1/8 cup dried currants 1/8 cup chick peas 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped mint salt and pepper For the dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon sour cream 1/4 cup yellow curry paste 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons honey salt and pepper METHOD: 1. Mix all ingredients for the salad in a bowl and chill for 10 minutes. 2. Whisk all ingredients for the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 3. Season salad with salt and pepper and add dressing. 4. Mix thoroughly and place in a bowl. 5. Serve with fried pita chips or grilled bread.

The Academy of Golf Dynamics Austin, Texas | 800.879.2008 GolfDynamics.com Ranked by Golf magazine as one of the top 25 golf schools in the country, this Jack Nicklaus designed facility offers a 3-to-1 ratio of students to teachers. The Academy is also the first-ever site designed specifically for learning to play better golf. Three-day school sessions offered.

Has it been a few years (alright, maybe decades) since you went off to summer camp? Why not treat yourself to a mini-vacation at a golf academy? Whether you’re new to the links or yearning to perfect your putting once and for all, a few intensive days at a golf academy are sure to improve your game. But just what makes a golf academy better than taking lessons from your local club’s golf pro? For one, you are immersed in all that driving, chipping, and putting for several days at a time (most schools let you choose the length of your stay). At many golf academies, you will be taught by top-notch PGA and LPGA professionals who are trained to instruct novices and almost-pros alike. These teachers will create custom-made instruction based on your ability, style, and goals. Many schools also offer specific classes to improve certain aspects, such as your short game. Others offer “ladies-only” instruction and “junior academies” for younger players. Cutting-edge technology is also a key component to a good golf school. You’ll want to look for an academy that provides computer and video analysis, looking at everything from your swing, to the rotation on the ball and even your putting style. The top academies are also often found on beautiful, championship-level golf courses … and are sometimes based at some of the most exclusive and luxurious resort areas. So why not treat yourself to your own version of summer camp…all while bringing your golf game up to par. Check out these top-rated golf academies below.

Choose from two- or three-day sessions, with or without hotel accommodations. Features include one-on-one instruction taught by PGA and LPGA professionals for a nine-hole playing lesson each day. You choose the dates that fit your schedule. Troon North also offers the Callaway Authorized Performance Center, which analyzes club head speed, ball speed, launch angle, and spin rates. Cost: $2199-$4499, depending on number of days and hotel options.

The Advantage Golf School Four Seasons Troon North, Scottsdale, Arizona 877.239.6609 | AdvantageGolfSchool.com Set in the Sonoran Desert, the Troon North Golf Club offers a beautiful backdrop for golf.

The Advantage Golf School Stone Creek Golf Club, Phoenix, Arizona 877.239.6609 | AdvantageGolfSchool.com At Stone Creek Golf Club, surrounded by desert mountain views, golfers get six hours of

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one-on-one instruction from elite PGA veteran instructors. The latest computer swing analysis is also offered. Cost: $1299-$2599, depending on number of days and hotel options. Barton Creek Golf Academy Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas 512.306.5805 | BartonCreekGolfAcademy.com Located at the beautiful Fazio Canyons golf course, the instructors use the latest technology to analyze your game. Academy offerings range from a three-hour, half-day instruction to one-, two-, and three-day golf academy options. Most classes are limited to 12 students per session. Cost: Ranges from $495 to $1395.

La Cantera Golf School La Cantera Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas 888.603.4653 | LaCanteraGolfClub.com This hilltop retreat just north of San Antonio offers half-, one-, two- and three-day golf school sessions. Most three-hour classes offer a 4-to-1 student-instructor ratio. The resort boasts two championship golf courses: the Resort Course at La Cantera and The Palmer Course at La Cantera, designed by Arnold Palmer. Prices range from $179-$299 per person per day. TOURAcademy La Costa La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California 800.766.7939 | PGATourExperiences.com. Located in Southern California’s only Gold Medal Golf Resort, TOURAcademy offers two- to five-day golf schools for all levels of players. This is one of eight TOURAcademy locations throughout the U.S. offering instruction with PGA and LPGA pros. Highlights include video swing analysis, Flightscope technology, and the Tomi Putting System, to analyze your putting game. Rates: $1395$3195 depending on number of days, hotel options, and time of year.

Event Calendar MAY | JUNE 2013 Full Moon Run Veterans Park, May 18th 918.596.2001 | FullMoonRun.com The Full Moon Run has stayed true to its roots as Tulsa’s greatest evening run ‘n’ rock event! With a fast course that lends itself to Personal Bests, runners will get a rush from the crowd of spectators and party atmosphere. The Full Moon Run is legendary for providing novice runners and families an evening of run and fun for all skill-levels and ages. Of course, it wouldn’t be much of a Full Moon Run without the legendary FMR after-race party. Backwoods Bash Music & Camping Festival Keystone Lake, May 24th – 27th 918.641.4543 | BackwoodsBash.com Pack your gear for four fun-filled days of camping and music at Keystone Lake near Walnut Creek State Park. Backwoods Bash is a family-friendly event featuring a diverse array of musical styles including indie rock, world music, jazz, Native American, hip hop, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, reggae, electronica and other alternative music. Gospel Music Sunday Brunch Cain’s Ballroom, June 2nd 918.355.0000 | OKJoes.com Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue is launching what just might become Tulsa’s best choice for Sunday dining! Come experience live music while you dine on their world-famous barbecue and begin your Sunday with

For years car buyers have relied on a “background check” on the pre-owned vehicle they are interested in buying. We all know this as a CARFAX report. The report has become so popular with car buyers that many say “show me the CARFAX” before any final buying decision. In real estate, most states require a seller to complete some form of a seller’s disclosure statement that will provide potential buyers with information about the property’s history

and potential defects. Other than the report generated by the seller, what third-party, neutral sources of background information about a property can a real estate buyer rely upon? Is there a “background check” that can be requested for a particular property? How does a buyer obtain it? Buyers usually rely on the traditional property inspection to reveal any defects or issues with a property. But, there are several other sources of information about a property’s past that buyers may want to consider when making one of the biggest purchase decisions of their life. BuildFax.com has created a database of permit information from building departments in more than 4,000 cities and counties across the United States. BuildFax compiles a report that shows major renovations or repairs to a property, the date those were done, and the list of contractors who worked on the project. Local regulations vary on what types of work require a permit, but usually any significant remodel will require a permit. Discrepancies between information provided by the seller and information revealed on the report may raise concerns or provide the buyer

additional information when negotiating the sale price. The BuildFax report can also reveal whether renovations were done by licensed contractors or not. Since 2010, the Realtors Property Resource has been available to all National Association of Realtors® members. The system provides data on a range of property-specific information such as public records, tax assessment data, liens, mortgages and foreclosure information, school district statistics, zoning restrictions, flood plain maps and more. Your Realtor® can compile a custom report about a property so a buyer can make better informed decisions about that property. Past insurance claims may impact a buyer’s ability to obtain insurance on a property or, at a minimum, may impact the insurance rates the new buyer will pay. LexisNexis offers a C.L.U.E. Home Seller’s Report that contains five years history of insurance claims on the property. This Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report details types of losses, dates of claims and insurance company payouts. The report may only be obtained by the seller, but buyers can make an offer contingent

upon an acceptable C.L.U.E. report if they have any concerns about prior damage reported in a seller’s disclosure. Sellers who have had property damage may want to provide the report along with their seller’s disclosure – even if they are not obligated by law to do so. Buyers generally receive little to no background information on a bank or lender-owned property since the bank or mortgage company has no knowledge about the property’s past. Requesting a C.L.U.E. report can be especially valuable to the buyer in those cases. Informed real estate buyers have many other sources of information beyond the seller’s disclosure statement and home inspection that can provide a “background check” on a particular property. A Realtor® can help buyers obtain this information and can assist them in reading and interpreting the results.

an experience that will feed your body and soul! Tulsa Oil Baron’s Ball Tulsa Historical Society, June 7th 918.712.9484 | TulsaHistory.org Enjoy an evening filled with music, entertainment and many surprises all vividly reminiscent of the exciting time Tulsa emerged as a modern, sophisticated city and attracted world-wide recognition. This is your chance to experience the majestic Travis Mansion as it first appeared as a dazzling hilltop landmark in Tulsa when our city rightfully became known as the “Oil Capitol of the World.” Drumright Discovery Days Drumright Historical Society Museum, June 8th 918.352.3002 | DrumrightHistoricalSociety.org A short distance west of Tulsa on highway 33 is the museum focused on the unique history of the first great oil discovery in Oklahoma. Join the celebration of a thriving boomtown! Enjoy a classic car show, antique tractors, quilt show, arts & crafts, homemade ice cream, handmade craft exhibits, turtle race, oil field exhibits, live music and much more!