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NORTHWEST

1906 BROOKHAVEN BLVD

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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NORTHEAST

212 PECAN VALLEY

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OPEN SAT & SUN 12-5

1500 FAWN RUN CROSSING

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

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

(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.)

STATELY TUDOR 2 story in vintage Brookhaven. Many updates. Generous spaces everywhere. Storage galore. Over 3800 s.f. Reduced to $360,000. Call Bob Bauer @ 979-7457. #263796

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. 4420 MIDWAY DR. OPEN

Don Cies Real Estate, Inc 3000 LOCHINVER

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

(From Robinson and NW 36th, west to Brookhaven Boulevard, north on Brookhaven Boulevard to property.)

www.DonCies.com B-5

329-0256 SUNDAY 2-4

(Drive west on Main to Independence St., turn right on to Independence. Drive for 2 blocks, the home is on the corner of Independence and Midway.)

A GARDENER’S DELIGHT, this beautiful home on a corner lot, has energy saving trees on the south and west sides of the house. Ceilings up to 10’ high and many windows provide incredible natural light and an open, spacious quality. The split bedroom layout for 3 bedrooms and 2 baths features a roomy master suite with a Jacuzzi tub.

Located in great neighborhood in the school district of Truman, Whittier, and Norman North High, this home has a covered patio, a security system, and a sprinkler system. $165,900. Host: Juhree Bassett

FSBO

vjuhree@sbcglobal.net

447-5072

www.DonCies.com 329-0256 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

westpoint-homes.com

366-0000

DILLARD GROUP

4300 BANNER ROAD

www.peggydarr.com

NOBLE

642-0549

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

(Take highway 77 south through Noble to 48th Avenue SE, approximately ¾ mile past Cemetery Road. Turn right, south, on 48th Avenue SE and go about ½ mile to Banner Road. Turn right, west, on Banner Road to property.)

THIS BEAUTIFUL, ONE-OWNER, custom built home sits on nearly 4 rolling acres south of Noble. Built in 1993, this home features 2 x 6 exterior walls, oak custom cabinets and trim, huge kitchen and island, extra storage and built-ins throughout the house, safe room in the master closet, 22 x 30 workshop and 10 x 12 storage building. $219,750. Host: Doug Bergman

Vawter Real Estate

www.vawterrealestate.com

833-0717

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Turn your home into a summer dream home for buyers

By Phoebe Chongchua RealtyTimes.com

Selling your home in the summertime can be a great opportunity to attract buyers. Having your home "summer-ready" can increase the chances of it selling faster.

Searching for homes often increases just as schools let out and families have some extra time to begin the hunt prior to the next school year beginning.

As a seller, there are a few things you can do to create a summer-ready home that influences your buyers to step inside and stay a bit. The longer they stay when previewing your home, the greater likelihood that they're considering making an offer.

Make sure your winter decorations are put away and stored. I know this sounds basic and maybe even amusing but there have been instances when lingering holiday decor still adorns some areas of the home. This may be charming to the homeowners but rest assured it's not to prospective buyers.

It'll simply look like clutter.

Pull the heavy-duty winter rugs up. If you have beautiful flooring like hardwood, go bare for the summer months.

Revealing well-kept floors can be a big plus. Rugs that lined the floors in the winter months can be packed up when you're listing your home for sale in the summer months.

Make the home look like the season and match the neighbor-

hood. If it's bright and cheerful outside, invite that into your home by opening up the windows and letting natural light flow through. If there is one, let a cool breeze

blow in or keep the air conditioner on so that it's a comfortable temperature to tour your home. Nothing is worse than entering a (con’t. on page 7)

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home to preview and finding that you can hardly stay inside because it's stuffy and blazing hot.

Tidy up the backyard. Sometimes a lot of attention is given to the interior of the

home and the outside area gets overlooked.

Remember, in the summertime especially, homeowners will be sure to check out your yard. Make sure that it hasn't become a dumping ground or storage for all the stuff you're trying to get rid of before you move. Instead, create

a pleasant vision for your prospective buyers by setting up the backyard with cute outdoor furniture. If you have gardens, make sure that you keep tending them.

Don't let them get overgrown.

The charm of a lovely outdoor space, large or even petite, will be

appealing to most buyers, especially if they're starting with one that's already designed and maintained.

Clean your fans and vents and change the heating/air conditioning filters. If you're not using or living in the home, the fans and filters can collect

a lot of dust. Be sure not to overlook cleaning these things as a dirty ceiling fan can whirl off a lot of dust and debris when it's turned on. It's not a good way to start a showing by flipping a switch and having handfuls of dust flutter about the room.

Cleaning and chang-

7 ing air conditioning filters takes only a few minutes, but the return is huge.

A few simple things can help you "summer-ize" your home so that the prospective buyers can't wait to move into the home and enjoy the rest of the summer.

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Land / Acreage

Sales Homes

510

2 Lots Side By Side 4 acres All or Part, 4Bd/ Home needs repair. $75,000.

12103 to 12109 N.E. 26 Nicoma Park (405) 816-7037 Builder has new brick homes in Tecumseh OK. 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Car. $140’s-$150’s 405-206-8551 RENTAL INVESTMENT 4 units, Income $2670/month.

West Norman. Would consider pkg sell of 2. $195,000 (405) 694-8983 Savannah Hills, Noble, $285,000 Beautiful 2-story on Very Lg Lot. Approx. 3300 sq. ft. Blt 2010.

4 Bed/3.5 Bath/3 Car/2 Lvng OR 1 Lvng + Office/Study/3 Dining/Lg Utility & Mud Rm, Hardwood Flr / Tile / Carpet, Fireplaces in Lvng & Mstr Bed, Covered Patio w/ Large 10’x12’x7’ Deep Storm Shelter Under Patio, 1/2 mi. S. of Noble on Hwy 77. Margaret Womack Real Estate Services LLC, Owner/Agent 405-417-7041

Manufactured Homes

515

2 Bed/2 Bath Mobile Home on 5 Acres - For Sale in Guthrie. Owner Financing w/ $5000 Down. Call 405-509-4131 for more information.

FSBO: Like New 2012 18x80 Singlewide Manufactured Home, 3Bd/2Bth, Need Own Financing, No Down. $40,000 • 918 208-6125

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✰✰✰ TORNADO SURVIVORS IT WAS MY SAFE HAVEN IN THE TORNADO OF 2010 2007 28’ HEARTLAND TRAIL MASTER TRAVEL TRAILER Sleep 6f, All the amenities of home Bedroom, Livingroom, Bathroom Kitchen with APL’s including the Freezer. Cable Hookup, Elect. Air/ Propane Heat.

Very Good Condition.

$8,500. Neg. 366-1420

530

19 Acres mol, $5000 per Acre, Post Oak & SE 84th St, Norman Noble Area, Trees/Creek, Raw Land, Call (405) 872-0684

Commercial/ Business

540

Commercial Bldg. • Noble 2400Sq’ 116 N. 2nd, 2/over head doors w/ big office & kitchen area. Some financing. $123,500. 408-5027

Homes

610

Homes

610

2204 Natchez Dr 1100 SF • 2Bd/1.5Bth/1Car Large Backyard. Monitored Alarm System. CH/A, $850/Mo/Dep Must See! Pets OK with Dep

(405) 370-0536 4 Bed/2 Bath/2 Car Garage, Corner Lot, CH/A, W/D HU, Newer (2004), Large Spacious Kitchen, 608 Cavecreek St., $1200/mo + $900/dep. Call 217-2625 516 Oak Ridge • Blanchard Excel Cond. 3Bd/2Bth, Great Location, Near Schools, Nice wooded lot. $1500/mo + Dep. (405) 756-7163 709 East Oliver - 2 Bed/1 Bath, Close to Norman Regional,Carport, Fenced Back Yard, 1 yr lease $550/mo.+$400 dep. 329-9697 Country Living! Eside 5mi to OU! 2Bd/1Bth • Hardwood Floors CH/A • W/D HkUps • Carport

$725/Mo+600/Dep • 321-3727 FSBO - Two Homes, One Lot. Great Rental Properties Close to Downtown. 2 Bed/1 Bath/Carport CH&A & 1 Bed/1 Bath with Current Tenant. New Roofs. $75,000 OBO 105 & 105-1/2 W. Chesnut, Noble (405)641-8658 OR (405)872-3225

3216 Rambling Oaks Drive Great 3 Bed/ 2 Bath/ 2 Car Garage, W of I-35, $1200/mo, Call Bob 412-4343

Homes

610

1504 Dakota 2Bd/ 1Bth/1Car W/D hkups, Fenced yard. $700/mo. $600/dep.

308-5716

University Area, 3Bd/2Bth/1Car, Lg Fen/Yd, Study, Lse & Dep. $1500/Mo • 366-1700 • 818-4441

• 2b/1bth Noble $475/400 • 1932 E Lindsey 1b/1bth W/D $425/350 • 2b/2bth W/D $650/500

SPM Realty Inc 405-360-0526 NEW Brick Home • 512 Laws 3Bd/2Bth/2Car Granite Counter Tops, Range, FP, 1800SF $1600/Mo +1000/Dep • 410-9773

Call

364-4114 or Get all the info at dmgrealestate.com Norman 3Bd/1Bth/1Car desireable location 1227 W. Brooks blcks from OU. Hardwood floors 1300 sq. feet Central air 1car gar. LG yard exc. cond. $975/mo $900 deposit.

Richard (818)585-1065 rwpj@att.net 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

631 Welston Cir 2/1.5..........$665 1633 Caddell 3/1/1...............$850 703 W Grant, Purcell............$950 908 Birch 3/2/2...................$1200 2924 Sandstone 3/2/2........$1400 305 College 2/1...................$1400

366-RENT www.bpmok.com RJH Realty • 364-4801

LARGE SELECTION! APARTMENTS 401 12th AVE SE #232...1/1...$450 901 S Main #1 (Noble)....1/1...$475 1901 E Lindsey #23B • 1/1.....$495 309 Falcon Ct #1 • 2/1............$575 1904 Dover D......• 2/1............$575

3Bd/2Full Bath/Single Car Garage, On Acreage • Noble Schools, $700/mo + $400/dep One Year Lease • 329-9697

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1 Bed/1Bath Apt. Near Campus • Apl’s $440/mo + Dep. 535-5519 or bluechannelmedia.com/Apt/

LEASE NOW!!!

CHANCE TO WIN!!!

32” TV & X-B ox 360 A ndroid Tablet 1 & 2 Bd Apt Home Appliances Included Large Walk In Closets & upgraded interiors

2337 Heatherfield...2/1...........$575 1106 N 5th (Noble)...2/1.5......$595 1009 Acacia (Noble)....2/1......$595 1332 Glen Oaks Ct...2/1.5......$550

(Off W. Lindsey behind McAllister’s)

Thunderbird Lodge, LLC

364-9414

1430 24th Ave SW • 329-6990

HOUSES

M-F 8:30-5:30, Sat. 10-3

2924 Misty Ridge..3 w/ office 2/3 . .$1,395 2821 East Lake......3/2/2.....$1,150 1009Classen.............4/2.....$1,700

DO YOUR LAUNDRY AT HOME

WAREHOUSES

Call 321-7236

1207 Robinson • 30X30 + util.$425

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

Lots of storage! • $575/mo

For Additional Properties, Visit

GREAT RATES!!!!

www.Rjh-realty.com

2Bed/1.5Bath Townhomes, Optional Utility Package,

Owner/Broker • Section 8 OK 1828 Parkridge Avl July. 3Bd/2Bth/2Car $1050/Mo + $900/Dep. Service Pets Only!

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

DUPLEXES

A-1 Property Mgmt 360-2587 OLDER NORMAN HOUSE Just South of West Main.

3BD/3Bth/2 Living areas, 2 stoves, Large enclosed backyard.

406-587-2855. • 1200/month.

630

w Opener, FP, Wet Bar $1000- 1100/Mo 209-7154

Norman’s Rental Website NormanRentalsOnline.com

Apartments

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1611 Pinewood 3/2/1..............$700 2628 Quanah Parker 3/2/2.....$750 908 Branchwood Ct.... 3/2/2... $800 1621 Chaucer 3/2/2 $850.360-2873

610

Noble - Available Very nice 3bd/2bth/2Car/FP/CH&A Ref, Dep Req, one yr Ls-$1000/mo (405) 872-0756 for appt.

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Halray Townhomes, 900 Halray Dr Just 6 Blks East of OU • Start @ $550/Mo • 360-6298 Country Living in Purcell. Large 1 & 2 Bds, Basic Cable & water included. Pool, Laundry.

✰ NO LEASES ✰ ✰ ALL BILLS PAID ✰ Free Wi Fi • 60 TV Channel Furn/1Bd/Kit/UpStrs/1Person

Weekly Rates 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

$350-400/Mo (405) 527-2008 AUGUST 1ST! CLOSE TO OU! 3116/3118 Ridgecrest Ct. 2Bd/1.5/2.5Bth/1Car Gar, CH/A, FP $700-795/mo. • 580-772-7665

Westside Townhouse 2Bd/1.5Bth • $595/mo + $400/dep 405-364-7500 www.rentalsun.com

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

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Apartments

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NOW LEASING 1-2-3 BDRMS. CALL ABOUT MOVE-IN SPECIALS 635

645

4BR/2BA $750/mo.

3BR/2BA $550/mo.

Incl Water/Sewer Rent/RTO 405-872-1818, x1

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

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

Townhomes /Condos

364-0350 Commercial/ Business

Manufactured Homes

660

1406 Glen Oaks #4, 2Bd/1Bth, W/D Hookups, All Bills Paid except electric. $525/mo +Dep. 1 year lease required. 503-3562

WEST SIDE • Ex Lg 2 & 3 Bd 2 Car w/Opener, Gas Heat, Hot Water, Fireplace, Yards Maintained, Swimming Pool Starting $895/Mo & Up ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 360-4445 ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 2 Bd/2 Bath furnished 1000 sq ft condo. Near OU. Covered patio/parking, W/D in unit. $975/mo $975/dep. (405) 550-0464

MONEY

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704 E. Main • Moore 200sq’ office for out of state contractors. CH/A Included. $500/mo • First/Last. 618-5800

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

Sooner Traditions Realty, LLC

ONLINE

329-7143 800 W Rock Creek Rd 1250 SF Office/Whse Combo 3 Offices + Reception EZ to I-35 • $850/Mo • 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

Commercial/ Business

635

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Bldg. in Noble 333 Etowah, 1100sq’, Newly Redecorated $975/mo Bills Pd. 850-5274 Warehouse & Storage Yard 1500sq’ with 12’ overhead door.

Located @ 409 S. Front St. Noble $440/MO . 321-3078

Manufactured Homes

645

2 Bed/1 Bath Mobile Home Needs New Kitchen Floor & Additional Work, Located in Park $2,000 (405) 872-7509

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How to appeal your property tax

By Simon Campbell ReatyTimes.com

As surprising as may seem (if you're not a cynic), property taxes do not always get adjusted according to market values.

In fact, the National Taxpayers Union estimates that as many as 60% of properties are assessed at a higher rate than their actual market value. Furthermore, since many local governments are hurting for cash, property taxes are likely to be increased as municipalities seek ways to bridge budget gaps.

It is possible to appeal or otherwise protest property taxes; people typically undertake the process when they feel their taxes have been assessed at too high a rate. Most appeals are not successful - estimates state that only between 20% and 40% of appeals are accepted. However, wellresearched cases increase one's chances of succeeding.

The first step to appealing a property tax assessment is to double check your assessment letter.

Such letters are usually mailed to home-

owners on a yearly basis, but depending on where you live, it may only be every two or three years. This assessment is conducted by the local government - not a private appraiser - and the value given in the appraisal is not necessarily the current market value. The letter will also include general information about the property like the lot size, number of bedrooms, date of construction, and some sort of legal description. If you are ever interested in finding out what is on record about your home, you can contact your local government.

One of the most important details in appealing a property tax appraisal is getting in under the deadline.

A challenge to the appraisal should be filed immediately because the deadline is counted based on the date the letter was sent out. Most municipalities give home owners less than 30 days to file an appeal.

However, the length of this period can vary from state to state, and even within a state, so be sure to check with your local government to find

out exactly how long you have to file.

After filing your initial challenge, you need to begin building your case. Start by considering any discrepancies in you appraisal. The size of the lot might be wrong, or it might be the number of bathrooms. It might even be something apparently inconsequential like the number of fireplaces the home has. If there are any factual problems, start with those.

Next, you need to do some research to figure out the actual value of your home.

There are several ways to go about this, but choosing more than one method will offer a fuller picture and a stronger case.

First, you can work with a REALTOR® to find properties that are very similar to yours. Finding three or more comparable properties - "comps" as real estate agents call them - can help you determine what the real market value of your home is. Second, you can use sites like Zillow.com to get a sense of what similar homes in your area are selling for. Finally, you can also hire a private appraiser. While

this does cost money (usually between $350 and $600), the word of an expert does carry a lot of weight in court.

The last step is to actually present your case. To do so, contact your count assessor's office. You can often speak to the assessor informally on the phone, but if that doesn't work out or you are unsatisfied the results, you may request a formal review. If you go this route, you must be meticulous about meeting deadlines and following procedure, as even minor issues can be cause for the denial of your appeal. You will receive a decision in writing and this process generally takes between one and three months.

Finally, if the review does not go well, you can choose to appeal to an independent board. This does not require the help of a lawyer and the filing fee is usually quite small, around $10 to $25.

However, this process can become extremely time-consuming. If you reach this stage, you are more likely to see a reduction in your assessment.