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We needed to sell our home really fast because we were expecting a new bundle of joy. I called Kerr Team Real Estate and asked about their Guaranteed Sale Program. I was convinced the Kerr Team’s Guaranteed Sale Program was very reasonable and fair.

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NORTHWEST

4517 MOORGATE DRIVE

B-2

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(Carrington Lakes Addition, west on Franklin at 36th Avenue N.W.)

A LANDMARK ENERGY star home with open floor plan. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has lots of extras including study, theater room, outdoor kitchen with fireplace and much more.

FSBO mgcrow@yahoo.com 4413 WHITMERE COURT B-2

464-4241 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(From NW 36th and Tecumseh, North to Carrington, West to Whitmere, North to home)

ATTRACTIVE, WELL MAINTAINED, one owner home on a cul de sac in Carrington.

Striking and functional split plan with 4 true bedrooms each featuring a walk in closet.

Casual and formal dining that could be 2nd living. Separate study with a long wall of built in bookshelves. Large kitchen with abundant counter space, cabinets, pantry and center island. Large backyard with covered patio and decorative deck. Great Northwest location with fast I-35 access. Listed at $254,900. Hosted by Steve Morren,

STERLING REAL ESTATE 4401 PENNINGTON

steve.morren@cox.net 250.3000 B-2 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(I-35 & Tecumseh, west to 36th, north to Carrington, right on Pennington.)

NEARLY NEW & truly move in ready! Tons of wood floors, huge granite island in kitchen that opens to family room, butler’s pantry, 3 bed plus office, split plan, big backyard with lots of privacy. Cul-de-sac lot with great neighbors. Wonderful community pool, clubhouse, playground, walking trails and excellent schools! $269,000.

Call Mark McCurdy @ 410-7711. #263603

DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC. 612 QUAIL SPRINGS

www.DonCies.com 329-0256 B-5 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(From 36th & Robinson go south on 36th to Quail Springs, go west to home.)

IT’S THAT TIME of year to make a change and this could be the change you are looking for!! This is a spacious 2 story west side home. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths with the master bedroom downstairs. It has 2 living and 2 dining areas with an open plan in the kitchen and large living area. It is 2462 square feet and listed for $233,500. Please make time to tour this home, it just might be perfect for you.

Hostess: Dana Rieger

RIEGER REALTY dana.rieger@riegerrealty.net 310-2796 4616 MIDWAY DRIVE B-5 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 (West on Main Street, past Sooner Mall to Independence. Turn north on Independence, then back west on Midway Drive.)

NEW PRICE; 3/2; TRUMAN, Whittier, Norman North. Open Plan; Large Living Area; Wood Fireplace; White Appliances; Refrigerator/Dryer Included; Large Pantry; Surround Sound Speakers Included; Double Vanity Master; Alarm System; 2-Inch White Blinds; Great Backyard with Deck; Gas Heater; Electric Air Conditioner $160,900 Host: Sean Roberts

FSBO listed in Zillow and Craig’s List 596.1619 3000 LOCHINVER E-3 OPEN SAT. & SUN. 12-6 WESTPOINT HOMES’ SHOWCASE HOME IS A MUST SEE! As your walk thru this open design and see the colors you will have a warm, at home feel. This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home has special features such as a study with beautiful bookshelves and wood flooring, a mudroom, decorative tile work and so much more.

WESTPOINT HOMES 3001 LOCHINVER

westpoint-homes.com 366-0000 E-3 OPEN MON-FRI 1-6, SAT 2-5

(North on Porter Ave, past Rock Creek Road, turn left into Highland Village, then go right onto Lochinver.)

THIS SHOWCASE HOME has the best in quality, detail and value for your new home.

It features 3 beds, study or 4th bed, dining with open chef style kitchen, granite counters, real Oak hard wood floors throughout main Muirfield Homes can do for your family. Host: Scott Williams

MUIRFIELD HOMES 212 PECAN VALLEY

swilliams@muirfieldhomes.net 760-1330 E-3 OPEN SAT & SUN 12-5

(From Tecumseh Rd. and Porter go south to Highland Villlage entrance. West to Tara, right to Marbel, and south to Pecan Valley.)

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION BY Skyridge Homes. Beautiful 5 bedroom home with lots of extras, including granite, gas cook-top, hardwood floor, built-in shelving, sprinkler system and more. $275,000. Call Mahnaz @ 979-7462. #262128

DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.

www.DonCies.com

329-0256

516 QUIDNET

1001 RIVIERA

NORTHEAST F- 3

OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4

(In the Vineyard Addition- On Porter Ave. North of Rock Creek Rd or South of Tecumseh Rd. Enter through the Covered Bridge at The Vineyard E trance go east on Nantucket Blvd make a right on Quidnet, the house is on the corner in the Phase III section of the addition.)

JUST COMPLETED! A BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME IN THE VINEYARD! Built by C.A.McCarty Construction an inviting and spacious two story home is 3026+/- sq ft plus a large finished bonus room. Features of this home include a vaulted great room, open kitchen with breakfast area, a gathering room with fireplace, formal dining, study; oak hardwood floors. You will love the downstairs master suite and spacious master bath! Upstairs is 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and bonus room. The home has a 3 car garage and many other amenities. Visit us this Saturday & Sunday!

C.A.MCCARTY CONSTRUCTION 1500 FAWN RUN CROSSING

camccartyconstruction.com G-3

310-3210

OPEN SUN-MON 1-5, TUES-SAT 11-5

YOU’LL LOVE THE pond, walking trails and playground with basketball court. Full brick NEW HOMES in NE Norman. Deerfield Addition. Amenities include Energy Star, Whirlpool Appliances, Ceramic Tile, Builder also pays Closing Costs (restrictions apply).

Starting in the $130’s. Hostess: Peggy Darr

www.peggydarr.com 642-0549 G-3 OPEN SUNDAY 2 – 4

(From I-35 exit East on Tecumseh Road, Turn South on NE 12th Street, Turn East on Preservation Street, Turn North on Grant Road, continue on Grant Road until you reach 3448 Grant Road.)

SPACIOUS! 1,940 SQ ft Open Floor Plan -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 3 car garage -- study, formal dining room, breakfast nook -- built in 2008, one owner, excellent condition -- HUGE yard with full sprinkler system and greenbelts on the south and east sides of lot -- large extended back patio with custom-built pergola -- storm shelter in garage floor -- great schools & community amenities -- very energy efficient home with low utility bills year-round -- key pad garage door opener attached to house - brand new black Kitchen-Aid dishwasher -- dark wood stain finish throughout entire house -- crown molding -- 10 ft ceilings through most of house -- large extended back patio with pergola and natural gas connection -- tilt-open windows for cleaning -- two inch blinds throughout -- decked attic area for storage -- under cabinet lighting in kitchen -- ceiling fans in all bedrooms -- black GE microwave, oven and stove -- quartz counters in kitchen -- kitchen pantry -- monitored security system -- gas fireplace -- MANY more great features! Host or Hostess: Scott & Jessica Rountree

FSBO

jessicarountree@cox.net

229-4578

SOUTHWEST

429 W. COMANCHE

E-6

OPEN SUNDAY 3:15-5:15

(Main St east towards downtown, turn right at house on corner of Park and Comanche.)

CAMPUS BUGALOW! VERY well kept home built in the 1930s. The sellers have added a master suite and a wonderful loft/yoga room/ study with separate entrance.

Staircase to studio from master is a must-see. Newer kitchen appliances, beautiful wood floors, great corner lot! Sq footage does include attic and studio above master. $249,900. Call Karen McIntosh @ 590-2763. #263042

DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC. 1402 BROOKSIDE

www.DonCies.com 329-0256 E-7 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

(From Lindsey Street, south on Pickard to Elmwood, then west to end of street(corner of Elmwood & Brookside)

EXCELLENT CAMPUS NEIGHBORHOOD! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living areas, 2 car garage. Gorgeous home with beautiful wood floors. Newer cabinetry with granite counter tops. Very open floor plan. All this on ¾ acre in central Norman. Walk to campus. Check it out! $349,900 Hostess: Judy Moss

CENTENNIAL REAL ESTATE

judymoss01@gmail.com

397-5444

E-8

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(I-35 east on Hwy 9 to Chautauqua, right to Canadian Trails, right and continue west on Riviera, 101 is on right.)

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN sought after neighborhood, 4 bedrooms (or 3 and study), 3 baths, big private master suite downstairs, great layout, formal and kitchen dining, 2 car garage, corner lot, handy utility, big kitchen/gas/island, alarm, sprinkler, fireplace w/ electric starter. Access to great association club house/pool/activities. $278,500.

Call Amelia @ 627-7822. #260428

DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC. 3920 PRESIDIO DR

www.DonCies.com 329-0256 F-9 OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4

(Highway 9 East to 12th Ave. S.E turn right. Go to Skylar Way take left. Turn right on Presidio Dr.)

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME 1875 square feet. Three bedrooms and a study. Quality built and very pretty. A Must See! Hostess: Claudia

DAVINCI HOMES

(From Rock Creek Road and 12th Ave NE, go east to Queenston. Turn left - Show home islocate on the SE corner of Queenston and Fawn Run Crossing.)

DILLARD GROUP 3448 GRANT ROAD

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DaVinciHomesOK.com

659-4665

SOUTHEAST

1139 SIENA SPRINGS

H-6

OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-5

(East Lindsey St to Siena Springs between 24th Avenue and 36th Ave.)

5 BED, 3 bath, Two living areas, cozy fireplace, formal dining, room size utility and 3 car garage. Sprinkler system and 30’x8’ front porch. Does this sound like a perfect home for you? $300,000. Host: Doug Greeson

NORTHSTAR

820-8981

BLANCHARD

1952 HIGH RIDGE

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

(HWY 9 west to Blanchard, exit HWY 62, go left on HWY 62, follow the signs to Walnut Creek.)

“MOVE RIGHT IN” this fablous brand new home in Blanchard has the ‘WOW” factor!

Sits on a beautiful 1 acre lot in the gorgeous Walnut Creek Estates! Has a beautiful kitchen with granite countertops, wood floors, and 4 car garage. Rock fireplace, study with loads of built ins. Must See!! $355,000. Call Karen McIntosh @ 590-2763. #2622044

DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.

www.DonCies.com

329-0256

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Tips to make your offer stand out

By Phoebe Chongchua RealtyTimes.com

It may seem hard to imagine but, yes, the cycle has spun around and in some markets there are bidding wars leaving buyers wondering, "What can I do to make my offer stand out?"

The real estate market is again heating up and many buyers are trying to get into the market now after taking a long break. For some, it's a chance to become first-time

homeowners. For others, it's a chance to make a move up to a larger home or to buy a second home. Still others may have owned in previous years and are now getting back into homeownership. Regardless of the situation, making your offer to buy stand out among the others is important.

• Keep your offer simple and straightforward. In a market that has multiple buyers making offers, one of the best things you can do is keep it sim-

ple. That doesn't mean you have to neglect important things that you want in the offer. However, it does mean that you should not get caught up in smaller issues that could become huge issues for no

apparent valid reason.

For instance, a minor repair might be worth fixing yourself as opposed to putting it in the offer as a repair demand.

• Try writing an (con’t. on page 7)

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offer letter. This is a formal letter explaining why you want to buy their home. This is an opportunity to show the buyers how you will utilize the home. This is where you tell them about your family, how much you like the home and how it's perfect for your needs.

• Personal Delivery. The next two have to do with follow through. It's a good idea to have your agent present your offer in person to the listing agent. It may sound old-fashioned

but this can go a long way. Real estate, like all business, is about relationships. Faxing or emailing an offer may seem very efficient but it can be less effective. Your agent should be prepared to build you and your offer up to the listing agent. This will give the agent a good presentation to take back to the buyers.

• Loan Officer Follow-Up. Another great tip is to have your loan officer call the listing agent after the offer has been submitted.

The loan officer can assure the listing agent that the buyer is qualified and ready to close the deal

7 This is not where you tell the sellers that you plan to gut their precious home and completely remodel it (even if that's the ultimate plan). You don't write an arrogant letter that expresses “there are many fish in the sea". Instead, you want to convey that this home is the one you truly want to buy.

Let the sellers know that you have done your homework and hope that they will accept this offer as this home is a good fit and you're prepared to move quickly.

Most important, be ready to act swiftly when the time comes to close escrow.

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Manufactured Homes

Sales Homes

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106 E. SYMMES 1350 sf, 2 or 3 Bdrm. 1 Bath, CH/A 1 Blk S of Courthouse $155,000 Call: 405-514-5388

1908 Pendleton Dr 1430sf. 3/2/2 new roof, carpet, new ss appl,granite kithen & bath tops. fresh int&ext paint, etc. $131,900. Call 405-388-9553.

2616 Ga Zump Dr - In Trailwoods 3 Bd / 2 Bth 1645 sq’ $164,500 • PEACEFUL HOME, BEAUTIFUL INSIDE FSBO (214) 236-8326 FSBO: Brick 3Bd/2Bth/2Car Gar, Near Mall & West of I-35 3613 Hampton Ct, New Floors, CH&A wutg Central Vacuum, Security, 204-9135

$9999 CASH Used Singlewide 405-634-4812 BIG DADDY Singlewide, Tape Texture, special intro pricing 405-634-4812

FISHERMAN 3/2 • $27,500 405-634-4812 HOMES & LAND All areas OKC 405-634-4812

Land / Acreage

OPEN HOUSE 5 bed / 3 bath Open Sunday 2pm - 4pm 1821 Peter Pan

Open House Sunday 1:30pm-3pm 4420 Midway • 3Bd/2Bth, Gardners Delight!

Storm Shltr, Energy Eff. Home, Windows Repl, Attic Fan, Firepl., Fresh Paint/Carpet, 3bd/1.5bth, 2 Liv, 2 Car, appr. 1400 sq. ft., Only $115,000 Call Margrit (405) 412-7932 Old Town Realtors

604 Broad Lane 3Bd/2Bth • 2250sq ft Comfortable Ranch on Norman’s Prettiest Street. Lots of Windows throughout. 2 Living Areas plus Office & Sunroom/Dinette.

Hardwood floors. Recently added Master Bath w/ Shower & Jacuzzi.

All on Tree Covered Lot & Lane.

$257,000.

Call 245-8970 for appt. on Craigs List & Zillow.com

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5 - 10 20 Acre Tracts

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Nice 2Bedroom/2Bath, Condo 805D Cardinal Creek Blvd, Norman, Ok Newly Remodeled, Gated Community w/Pool $725 p/mo + Deposit Required, Contact: 580-421-3498 or 580-235-1955 // /// /// //// /// /// ///

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1502 Briar Meadow

• 1b/1bth Noble..$375/350 • 1b/1bth W/D 1932 E Lindsey $400/350 • 2b/1bth Noble...$495/400 • 3b/2bth 3807 Cedar Ridge $1250/1000

SPM Realty Inc 405-360-0526 3432 Buckhorn • West Side 3Bd/2Bth/2Car, LF/yd $1,000/mo + Dep • Call (949) 584-8966

610

RJH Realty • 364-4801

1901 E Lindsey #5B • 1/1.......$495 309 Falcon Ct #4 • 2/1............$575 1904 Dover C......• 2/1............$575

610

3Bd/2Bth/2Car • 2724 Woodbriar Apl’s with W/D Hookup, CH/A, FP, Covered Deck, Fenced Yard $1000/mo+$1000/Dep 447-3995 642-8994 • 642-7991 Background Check & Ref Req. Avail. May 1st.

Homes

3BD 1406 Princeton................$650 2719 Osage............................$675 808 Branchwood Ct................$800 1621 Chaucer.......$850 360-2873

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3Bd/2Bth/2Car Lg Fenced Yd, Totally Remodeled, Pet Free.

Avail Now. $925/mo 329-7185

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Homes

3505 Sunflower • W. Side home 3bd/2ba/1stdy/2car 1750 sq.ft. $1250/mo+1250/dep 405-760-0868

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Homes

Homes

828 McCall • 4Bd/2Bth, Big Yard, McKinley Schools Near Campus $1400/mo + dep. Avail June 1, 405 473-0980

Well Septic Eectric • East of Norman • Trees • Owner Finance.

10% Down • 405-760-1342

FSBO: West Moore Schools, 3/2/2, 1636q’ Custom Built 2000. Ex.Cond corner lot. New Roof. $148,500.

405 820-2955 • 405 623-4365 Nice 2 bedroom brick home with fenced back yard. Priced at appraised value. 507 Johnson, Lexington, OK. Call 405-250-9909

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APARTMENTS

2200 Classen #14-124 2/2...$780 1921 Ironhorse Cir 3/2/2......$940 1905 Oakhollow 3/2/2..........$950 1409 Davinbrook 3/1.75/2..$1200

366-RENT www.bpmok.com 1812 Cedar Creek Dr. 2Bd/3.5Bth/BonusRm/2Car,Service Pets Only $1200/Mo +1000/Dep A-1 Property Mgmt 405-360-2587

Bedroom Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms

$375 $425 $750 $900

- $500 - $850 - $1500 - $2000

View all of our lisitings at:

www.gorentking.com 801-2293

MOVE IN SPECIALS!

227 1/2 E Daws • 1 Bd/1Bth W/D Hookup, Window Air $500/Mo + $500/Dep Smoke Free • Avail on the 1st!

405-922-7155

Move In Special! $699 for 28 days at Value Place!

No Lease Furnished Studios Full Kitchens Free Utilities w/Cable

New Check-Ins Only 5401 Huettner Drive 405-321-0005

1003 N 5th, Noble • 2/1..........$595 913 Acacia, Noble • 2/1.5......$595

HOUSES 2912 Line Dr • 3wStudy/2/2. $1195

118 North Sherry, 3 bed, 1 .5 bath, 2 living, 2 car. CH&A, fireplace, stove, fridge, dishwasher, w/d hook ups, $1,100.00 plus deposit.

321-2028.

4Bd/3Bth/2Car, 3070sq’, Fncd Yd, Stove/DW, $2100/mo + $2100/dep. 405 476-9133 4100 Bent Brook Pl, LS. OP Avail Norman, Oklahoma 73072 1509 Davinbrook • 3Bd/2Bth/2Car FP, Study CH/A, Appls, Carpet Fenced • $1200/Mo + 800/Dep

630 N Lahoma 2Bd/1Bth, Kit Appls W/Dryer HkUps, Carport • $600/Mo + $400/Dep • 317-2551 Great 3bed/2Bth/2Car Garage West of I-35, Great Neighborhood, $1100/mo + Dep. Call Bob 412-4343 For Details

WAREHOUSES 1207 Robinson • 30X30 + util.$425 For Additional Properties, Visit

www.Rjh-realty.com Owner/Broker • Section 8 OK _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Apartments

630

Country Living in Purcell. Large 1 & 2 Bds, Basic Cable & water included. Pool, Laundry.

$350-400/Mo (405) 527-2008

GREAT RATES!!!!

2Bed/1.5Bath Townhomes, Optional Utility Package,

Halray Townhomes, Rebecca Lane Apt. Homes LEASING NOW FOR SUMMER & FALL! 364-9414

LEASE NOW!!!

CHANCE TO WIN!!!

32” TV & X-Box 360 Android Tablet 1 & 2 Bd Apt Home Appliances Included Large Walk In Closets & upgraded interiors

900 Halray Dr Just 6 Blks East of OU • Start @ $550/Mo • 360-6298

Norman’s Finest 55+ Community • Independent Living, Savanah House II 701-8440 • www.carlsbadok.com

Griffin Park Townhouses 2Bd/1.5Bth • W/D Fenced Patio Pets OK w/ Approval

City Utilities Pd 405-329-2310

Thunderbird Lodge, LLC 1430 24th Ave SW • 329-6990

✰ NO LEASES ✰ ✰ ALL BILLS PAID ✰

217 1/2 E Daws • 1Bd/1Bth Efficiency House, Kitchen Appls, Window Air $425/Mo + 425/Dep

630

906 Comanche • 3Bd/1Bth Centrally Located • Close to OU Small Pet OK • Newly Freshed up. $750/Mo + Dep 405-447-7997

Refs • 329-4564 • 919-8169 1 2 3 4

DUPLEXES 220 Skylark • 2/1.5/1..............$675 4015 Potomac • 3/2.5/1..........$895 1503 Barkley.........2/1.5..........$650 1332 Glen Oaks Ct...2/1.5......$550

Apartments

(Off W. Lindsey behind McAllister’s)

Free Wi Fi • 60 TV Channel Furn/1Bd/Kit/UpStrs/1Person

364-9414

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Commercial/ Business

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Townhomes /Condos

660

2Bd/2Bth/1Car • 104 Crystal Cir Duplex 1000 sq. ft. laundry, patio.

New w/dr/stv/frdg. 1 mile to OU. 1yr. Ls, $650/month.

Contact jsnkmn@gmail.com Duplex • 2Bd/2Bth/2Car, Lg Closets, FP, 1900sq” with a Breakfast Nook, Water Pd. $975/mo + $425/dep. 872-3342 • 830-3578 LIKE NEW DUPLEX 2304 Heatherfield Ln. 2Bd/2Bth, Fully Equip Kitchen, Ceiling fans, Alarm • 405-831-4364

200 Willow Branch 3Bd/1.75Bth/2Car, All Appls $850/Mo + 800/Dep Call Don Wells, Realtor, Broker 642-4804

200 Willow Branch 3Bd/1.75Bth/2Car, All Appls $850/Mo + 800/Dep Call Don Wells, Realtor, Broker 642-4804

ALL BILLS PAID Incl: Phone, Cable/HBO, No Deposit, No Lease. Furn, Onsite Laundry, Rooms, Eff,1 & 2 Bdrm Apt. Mon Rates, Payments Avail on Mon Rates

OU MOTEL & APARTMENTS 2420 S. Classen Blvd.

321-4670

NOW LEASING 1-2-3 BDRMS. CALL ABOUT MOVE-IN SPECIALS

3000 + sq’ of Office Space 100 N. SANTE FE $1500/mo 580-641-2370

GREAT LOCATIONS Spaces starting at $250. Quick access to I-35 & Hwy 9. I-35 Expo Utilities Paid & Janitorial Service.

Sooner Traditions Realty, LLC

329-7143

OFFICE / WAREHOUSE 2278 Industrial Blvd 1600sf $450 3920 S Classen 2400sf with covered dock 2400 sf $875 800 W Rock Creek 2500sf $1600 3209 Broce w/dock 7500sf $3150

Call 364-3935 1253 Lindsay Plaza Dr (S of Sonic -1Blk E of 12th Ave SE) Condo Office Warehouse, 1500 SF 1-12’ OD. $850/mo Bill 326-9206

364-0350 $180 Move-In Special Best Norman Location • Modern Renovated Apts • Close to 1-35 Friendly Patio Apts • 366-1155

Office / Retail • 1000-2000SF

6000 sq’ Retail on Main Across from Sprouts

This spacious 2 bdrm comes w/ full size Washer & Dryer! • Clean!

Lots of storage! • $575/mo

Retail or office 11,000sq’ on W. Lindsey.

Cecil Woods Management Inc.

321-3800

Westside Newly Remodeled 2Bd/1Bth • $495/mo + $350/dep 1111 Wylie Rd • Norman 2Bd/1Bth • $475/ + $350.

364-7500

✰ Move In Special ✰ Reasonable Rates • Quiet Complex Smoke Free Units Available!

Bentley Hills Apartments 840 SW 24th St • Call 364-3948

Commercial/ Business

635

800 W Rock Creek Rd 1250 SF Office/Whse Combo 3 Offices + Reception,12’ OHD EZ to I-35 • $850/Mo • 364-3935

2 Car w/Opener, Gas Heat, Hot Water, Fireplace, Yards Maintained, Swimming Pool Starting $895/Mo & Up ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 360-4445 ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣

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WEST SIDE • Ex Lg 2 & 3 Bd

Warehouse & Storage Yard 1500sq’ with 12’ overhead door.

Located @ 409 S. Front St. Noble $440/MO . 364-9263 • 623-6691

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NOBLE AREA 1/1, 2/2 & 3/2 Pet Dep. $500.

Mobile Homes • $500/Dep $350-$550/Mo/1yr ls, Call 659-9256

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Green living: Pure water for your home Our world's most precious resource is arguably our water supplies. Without them we could not survive.

Those who live in developed countries sometimes take for granted our easy access to water for everything from washing clothes, cooking and drinking, to watering the lawn.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1.1 billion people has no access to any type of improved drinking source of water.

This leaves families open to a wide array of diseases.

Yet, those of us in developed countries have a whole other set of worries when it comes to our water.

The UN reports that "in developing countries, 70 percent of industrial wastes are dumped untreated into waters where they pollute the usable water supply."

What's in your water?

While the Environmental Protection Agency monitors contaminants

in your town or county (the reports are available for your review), there are still many that work their way into your drinking water.

How can you be sure your family is drinking the most pure water possible? Is bottled water the answer?

Experts say no. Here's why.

According to research presented by National Geographic from the Earth Policy Institute, the average yearly consumption of bottled water has risen from 1.6 gallons per American in 1976 to 30 gallons in 2006.

"Despite the fact that bottled water can cost anywhere from 240 to 10,000 times more than tap water, which is brought right to your home for pennies a gallon. Bottled water also creates its own share of pollution --- the production of plastic bottles requires millions of barrels of oil per year and the transportation of bottled water from its source to stores releases thousands of tons of carbon dioxide."

Bottled water hits Mother Earth hard on several fronts. First, this afore mentioned consuming of an enormous amount of oil in order to produce the plastic bottles. Second, (con’t. on page 11)

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through unrecycled trash filling landfills and oceans across the globe. Only 13 percent of water bottles are recycled.

NatGeo reports, "Plastic bottles take centuries to decompose and if they are incinerated, toxic byproducts, such as chlorine gas and ash containing heavy metals, are released into the atmosphere."

Additionally, bottled water isn't regulated as tightly by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and can contain more contaminants than your every day tap water -- at a huge mark up in price.

"Bottled water isn't always as safe as tap water. The NRDC conducted a four-year study of the bottled water industry and concluded that while most bottled water is safe to drink, there are areas of concern. Roughly 22 percent of the water tested contained contaminant levels that exceeded strict state health limits.

One study found that hormone-disrupting

phthalates had leached into bottled water that had been stored for 10 weeks." (NatGeo) "Bottled-water makers aren't required to disclose where their water comes from, how it was treated, or what contaminants it might contain." (greenerchoices.org) As a homeowner in the United States you have the unique opportunity to not only have access to clean water, but to take this access one step further. You can choose to reduce your household's carbon footprint by reducing your bottled water usage and instead investing in home filtration systems.

Not only will this simple step reduce your household's impact on Mother Earth, it could also steer you in the direction of even healthier water -- through home filtration systems.

There are a variety of products on the market that tout a wide variety of filtering standards.

Some remove a handful of contaminants while others take the job a bit more seriously.

Consumer reports lists their top choices for home filtration sys-

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tems. The top carafes (pitchers) were the Lotus Tersano LWT100 ($299) and Best Buy Clear20 CWS100A ($15). Both removed lead and chloroform.

The Shaklee BestWater MTS2000 #82300 ($260) and Amway eSpring 10-0188 are high-rated countertop models.

In reverse osmosis, the three top rates buys were Whirlpool WHER25 ($146), Kenmore Elite 38556 ($255), and Kenmore 38156 ($153).

Finally, buyers could opt for the top-rated undersink models with the Culligan FM-15A ($15) and Brita Base On Tap OPFF-100 at ($19) If a larger, more comprehensive system isn't in your budget, then consider starting this "green" water journey with a filtering pitcher or faucet filter. Not only will your water taste better, it will be better for you. You can purchase reusable stainless steel or BPA free plastic water bottles to use and reuse again -- just another step in your household's green living quest.

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