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Conversion inspires developer RENOVATIONS | SWIFT’S CONDOMINUM PROJECT IS PART OF ARCHITECTURE TOUR ON SATURDAY BY DYRINDA TYSON For The Oklahoman dyrinda@gmail.com
One recent morning developer-contractor Brent Swift wandered out onto his balcony and caught what he considered a glimpse of the future — a warm glow in the windows of the nearby fourplex he’s renovating. “It’s something simple, but these guys have all these lights on — they’re doing all the drywall work,” he said. “For me, to see that this morning is a big deal.” The buildings clustered at 1000 NW 37 are part of this year’s Architecture Tour by the American Institute of ArchitectsCentral Oklahoma Chapter. The tour is from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. It takes some imagination to see what Swift envisions for the old fourplex and the garage/condos next door, but the property has already come a long way. Built in the 1930s as a four-apartment building with a fifth apartment over a nearby garage, the place had long fallen into disrepair by the time owner Gene von Stein approached Swift about buying it all in early 2011. A magazine article detailing Swift’s work in turning a neglected building in downtown Norman into a high-end loft attracted von Stein’s attention. Swift has rehabilitated plenty of buildings around Norman. “That what I like to do: breathe new life into these old buildings,” he said. So Swift took on the challenge and bought the property, his first in Oklahoma City. He brought on board Butzer Gardner Architects, which worked with him on previous projects. Swift also bought the duplex next door and renovated it for his home and headquarters during the project.
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SELLING EMPTY NESTS Some couples in their 50s believe the timing finally may be right to downsize from their sprawling, 30-year-old house to a smaller town house. PAGE 3F
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Richard Rodriguez muds the drywall in apartments-turned-condos under way by Brent Smith at 1000 NW 37. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Developer Brent Swift is building new condos, left, next door to an old apartment he is converting to condos at 1000 NW 37.
He said he usually lives on site when rehabilitating vintage properties. “When you’ve got a historical building like this with all the little details,
you almost have to be that close, hands-on,” he said. Still, it wasn’t going to be easy. The garage was scheduled for demolition, and three holes perforated
the fourplex’s ceiling. “It was raining in here,” Swift said, standing amid unfinished walls and busy workers. “So we basically took that shell and started
to repair it. We began disassembling the entire back of the building, taking every window and door out SEE CONVERSION, PAGE 2F
FHA rule change could be a pain WASHINGTON — A little-noticed mortgage rule change that took effect April 1 could create hassles for significant numbers of homebuyers who plan to use low downpayment Federal Housing Administration financing this spring. The change affects anyone with one or more “collection” accounts buried away in national credit bureau files. These include medical, student loan, retail and other debts reported as unpaid — correctly or incorrectly — by creditors and subsequently sent to collection agencies. In a reversal of its previous policy, the FHA said it will no longer approve applications where the borrowers have outstanding collections or disputed accounts with an aggregate of $1,000 or more of unpaid bills. Previously the agency took a more lenient approach, allowing lenders to review borrowers’ overall credit situation and approve applications despite the presence of such accounts. Under its new rule, when collection items total $1,000 or more, the accounts will need to be paid
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off over a period of several months or be paid in full at or before the closing. In cases where the collections or disputed debts are attributable to identity theft, creditcard theft or unauthorized use of the applicant’s credit — or when collection accounts total less than $1,000 and are at least 2 years old — the new rule may be waived. Borrowers who have encountered “life events” such as death, divorce or loss of employment may also provide documentation to their lenders to support a waiver, according to a policy clarification issued by the agency. The policy shift, which the agency said is part of its ongoing efforts to reduce loan defaults and insurance claims, has upset some mortgage lenders who specialize
in FHA business. Clem Ziroli Jr., president of First Mortgage Corp. in Covina, Calif., estimates that under the new standard, “35 percent of borrowers who’ve obtained FHA financing historically (would be) ineligible.” He complained in an email that “FHA’s mission has always been to serve low- to moderate-income borrowers” — a population segment where the presence of one or more collections on a credit report is not unusual. Jeremy House, a loan officer with national mortgage firm Prime Lending in Tempe, Ariz., noted that there are vast numbers of consumers who have medical collection accounts outstanding in their credit files, sometimes long forgotten or dating back years, who will be hit hard by the policy change. “I’m talking about people with solid incomes and high (credit) scores,” he said in an interview. He cited the example of an applicant with a FICO score of 770 who recently discovered that two new medical collections had popped
up on his credit reports. The applicant said he had no knowledge of the unpaid bills or the doctor, and believes them to be in error. But the sudden appearance of the collection items knocked his FICO score down to 655. Under the new FHA policy, it could take months to dispute and resolve the issue at best. Bottom line: If you are considering applying for an FHA-insured mortgage to buy a house, be aware of the new policy. Well in advance of any loan application, order your credit reports from all three national bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — or get them free at the bureaus’ jointly run online site, www.annualcreditreport.com. If you find outstanding collections that exceed $1,000, dispute them, negotiate them down, pay them off or otherwise make them disappear if you want to zip through the FHA underwriting minefield. Ken Harney’s email address is kenharney@earthlink.net. WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP
The Shower ClearMirror gives users a better view for shaving or removing makeup in the shower. The mirror, designed for permanent installation, has a thin heating pad behind it that warms it to 102 degrees to eliminate condensation and keep it fog-free. It connects to a lowvoltage electrical system for safe operation. The mirror is available in three standard sizes as well as custom sizes and shapes. The heating pad and transformer can also be ordered without the mirror to accommodate custom installations. The Shower ClearMirror is made by New Home Bath and Mirror and can be ordered at www.ClearMirror .com at prices starting at $325. It’s also available at some plumbing showrooms.
ALUMINUM FURNITURE Looking for nicelooking, comfortable, year-round patio furniture? Susan Dovel of B&G Fireplace & Patio in Jackson Township, Ohio, suggested looking for 100 percent aluminum frames, which won’t rust. Even if you buy wicker or resin wicker furniture, the frames should be aluminum. Make sure the aluminum has a good-quality powder coating to hold up to outdoor conditions. Another option is teak, especially Brazilian teak. Teak will weather and turn gray, but its high oil content will keep it from breaking down the way many other woods will. If the furniture has cushions, look for good outdoor fabrics and fills that contain polyfill and are wrapped for durability. MCT INFORMATION SERVICES
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Left: Brent Swift is turning this old four-apartment building into condos, and building a new set of residences next door, at 1000 NW 37. PHOTOS BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
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of it, every piece of glass block and then slowly started to reframe it. After we (demolished) out all the interior of it, we slowly put it back together.” This isn’t the most daunting project he’s taken on, Swift said, “but it’s up there.” “It not unusual for Brent to take on projects where you walk in and see daylight through the roof,” pointed out architect Jeremy Gardner. The basic interior layout remains the same in the fourplex, Swift said. And in the place of the old garage, which was finally demolished, a new structure is under construction, one containing a loft and a pair of two-story homes with garages downstairs for all. Construction is in the early phases yet, but Gardner said the finished garage, with its sharp brick-and-stucco exterior and expansive windows, will echo but not copy the original fourplex. “And that way it becomes a very nice canvas for the rest of the site to play out against,” he said. It could be two years away from being finished, but the finished project, which Swift is calling 7 at Crown Heights, will offer seven high-end condos ranging from about 850 square feet to about 1,400 square feet — each with its own outdoor living space overlooking an enclosed courtyard and saltwater pool below. It’s already attracting interest from a wide swath of people, Swift said. “We have single people who are working at Devon (Energy), then you have married couples working downtown, you have professors — I met with a professor here last week from OU – so it’s kind of a broad spectrum,” he said. Many are drawn by restaurants popping up and other recent development along Western Avenue, especially Whole Foods and the Chesapeake Energy campus to the north, he said. “Plus the fact that this is a historic structure in a historic neighborhood, you get a lot of varied interest from young professionals to empty-nesters and everywhere in between,” Gardner added. Real estate agent Chris George of Churchill Brown & Associates Realtors is marketing one of the twostory condos, and he said he’s seeing a variety of interest as well. “It’s some people who live in Crown Heights now who are wanting something smaller, less to maintain, or it’s young professionals,” he said, noting that the location is a big draw. “I think Western Avenue is just the biggest thing and then the easy access to downtown.” All plans had to be filtered through the Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission, Gardner said, and that proved to be a challenge on its own. The bigger challenge, though: space — as
Developer Brent Swift, Zack Woods of Butzer Gardner Architects and architect Jeremy Gardner talk about Swift’s project in the upstairs common area of the apartments-turned-condois at 1000 NW 37. PHOTOS BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Brent Swift is augmenting his renovation of an old apartment house with this new construction next door at 1000 NW 37.
The entrance to the original four-apartment building at 1000 NW 37. Brent Swift is turning it into condos and building a separate set of condos next door.
in squeezing two new condo spaces onto a cramped site. “We only had X number of feet from the edge of the garage to the property line,” Gardner said. “And we were still trying not to push the new part too far
into the courtyard so we didn’t gobble up all the public space.” But Swift said the neighbors have welcomed the project with open arms. “I think we were really surprised by how ecstatic
they were,” Gardner said. “Not only because we were doing the fourplex, but because we’re adding a new level of interest to an already eclectic neighborhood.” Tickets for the tour are $15 at any stop. Other properties on the tour are: I 6614 N Pennsylvania Ave. — owners James and Jennifer Weinland with work by Fitzsimmons Architects. I Saxum, 1300 N Broadway — work by HSEarchitects. I Fire Station No. 6, 21N Lincoln Blvd. — work by LWPB Architecture. I Nichols Law Firm, 104 E Main in Norman — owner Drew Nichols with work by Butzer Gardner Architects and Brent Swift Construction. I The Fitzsimmons Residence, 1228 NW 36 — Kenneth and Audrey Fitzsimmons with work by TASK Design Inc. I The Creek House, 2116 Covell Lane in Edmond — owners Brad and Lynn Fielding with work by D5 Architecture. I 824 NW 7 — owners Lee Peoples and Emma Rolls with work by Randy Floyd Architects. I 2801 NE 120 — owner Brent Kliewer with work by Fitzsimmons Architects. For more information, aiacoc.org/tour.
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Getting the most for empty nest For nearly four years, a couple in their 50s — both professionals — were eager to downsize from their sprawling, 30-year-old house to a much smaller town house in a brandnew community. Though they yearned to be free of the headaches involved in the upkeep of the family home, they dared not put their house on the market until the economy improved. Now they’re ready. Why did the couple postpone for so long? Sheryl Petrashek, the real estate broker the couple hired to list the property, said that like many empty nesters with more space than they want or need, this couple had waited for market conditions to stabilize. Now they see glimmers of recovery. “Since the downturn, there’s been a huge pentup demand to sell among people who held back because of the recession. Now they’re willing to wait no longer,” Petrashek said. Kendall Bergstrom, a veteran agent who blogs extensively on real estate, said empty nesters represent a large percentage of the homeowners planning to sell this spring and summer. But she said few are willing — or able — to spend a lot on upgrades to make their property more marketable. “A lot of people have little or no equity left in their houses. The most they can or will put in their house to help it sell is maybe $2,000 to $3,000,” Bergstrom said. Even so, she and other real estate specialists said a lot can be accomplished through low-cost pre-sale improvements. Here are a few pointers for empty nesters trying to save on the sale of their home: I Invite friends to a “painting party.” “A painting party is fun, and you can get a lot of work done by 4 p.m. By then everyone is ready for a glass of wine and a nice meal,” Bergstrom said. The concept behind a painting party — friends helping friends — can also translate into other presale projects, such as yard work and de-cluttering, she said. Though Bergstrom said some home sellers are apprehensive about asking friends to help, she believes this is a needless fear. “Because many people have been struggling financially, they’re more sympathetic with others,” he said. I Do a “power cleaning” for major impact. “People loathe cleaning — particularly if they’re overworked at the office and come home tired at night,” said Mark Nash, a real estate broker and author of “1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home.” But doing an in-depth cleaning can be one of the most cost-effective steps that sellers can take to distinguish their property. “The simple fact is that clean sells. Like it or not, people do judge a book by its cover. And any house that looks the least bit dirty will nearly always be passed over,” Nash said. Remember that pre-sale cleaning will not be the su-
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perficial work you typically do before a dinner party. I Choose a real estate agent skilled in property staging. These days, many sellers see the wisdom of engaging a professional “home stager.” This is a designminded expert who removes excess furnishings from a property and then rearranges the remaining items to make the place seem larger and more attractive. Hiring a professional stager can cost $500 to $1,500 or more, depending on the size of the space. But cash-short empty nesters can obtain highquality staging services for no extra charge by selecting a listing agent trained
in the art, Bergstrom said. “Many real estate people have added staging to their skill sets,” she said. I Have your home inspected before prospects come through. In a seller’s market, some buyers might waive their right to a home inspection to make their offer more competitive. But buyers are feeling so confident these days that they rarely pass up the chance for an inspection. And when an inspector working for the buyers finds substantial issues, it’s not unusual for them to exit a transaction. Nash said many smart home sellers won’t risk a failed deal, which could put their moving or retirement plans at risk. To avoid this outcome, he urges sellers to hire their own inspector before their place goes up for sale. To contact Ellen James Martin, email her at ellenjamesmartin@gmail.com. UNIVERSAL UCLICK
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Home inspection viability is questioned DEAR BARRY: I don’t understand how a home inspector who is not an electrician can evaluate an electrical system; who is not a plumber can evaluate a plumbing system; who is not an HVAC contractor can evaluate a furnace. Can you explain? John DEAR JOHN: This is a great question, and there is an analogous question that answers it clearly. How can a family doctor who is not a cardiologist diagnose your heart; who is not an orthopedist determine the condition of your joints; who is not a gastroenterologist evaluate your digestive system? The answer in any of these cases is that family doctors and home inspectors know the basics of the systems they are inspecting, without being specialists. Here are some examples that relate to home inspection. A home inspector may not have the electrical knowledge of a qualified electrician. However, if the inspector is competent, he can inspect a service panel for over-fusing, doubletapping, bundled ground wires, inadequate bonding of ground wires, combined ground and neutral wires in subpanels, bonding of neutral buses in subpanels, evidence of overheated
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wires, aluminum wire issues, corrosion, physical damage and more. Visible wiring can be checked for unprotected wires, damaged or detached conduits, exposed splices, terminated wire ends, damaged insulation, open junction boxes, inadequate weatherproofing and more. Outlets are routinely tested for open grounds, reverse polarity, lack of ground fault protection, defective ground fault devices, lack of arc fault protection, hazardous locations, physical damage and more. When defects are found, home inspectors recommend further evaluation or repairs, just as a family doctor recommends a cardiologist when heart-related symptoms are observed. A home inspector may not have the plumbing knowledge of a qualified plumber. However, a competent inspector checks waste and water supply piping for corrosion, physical damage, leaking, approved materials, correct
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When it comes to the housing market for foreclosures — buyer beware. “One mistake that we see all the time is buyers going in and assuming all the mechanicals are working,” said Brandon T. Johnson, president of GTJ Consulting in Roseville, Mich. “You have to be careful you don’t get burned that way.” Johnson’s company maintains foreclosed homes for a number of lenders, Realtors and Freddie Mac. He said the term “as is” shouldn’t scare buyers off as long as they know what it means. He recommends that buyers get private inspections on houses they want to buy to avoid surprises such as missing plumbing or water damage. Here’s a list of things to watch for in foreclosed or vacant homes from Ross Kollenberg, mitigation and construction manager for On-Site Specialty Cleaning & Restoration in Troy, Mich: Air quality. This tells a lot about the home’s condition. Include air and surface testing in your home inspection. It is a few hundred dollars well spent. Black cobwebs, greasy gray residue on walls or a strong oily odor. This is soot damage, which requires professional cleaning and points to a mal-
functioning furnace. It also could be a tip-off that the home had a fire. An older home with extensive renovations. Check with the city for permits: You’ll get remodeling details. If asbestos or lead paint is present and has been disturbed, be sure it’s been remediated by a certified specialist. It the home has four or five major changes, it may not be up to code, and that could mean extensive fixes for the next owner. Peeling, bubbling, and discolored paint; swelling in walls or ceilings (especially around kitchens and bathrooms); a musty odor: All indicate water damage and, potentially, the presence of moisture and mold. Missing sinks, toilets and other fixtures. Sometimes the previous owners will take the fixtures with them, but won’t shut off the pipes or will rip fixtures from the wall. If a pipe was cracked during the fixture removal, it could start a slow leak in the wall that isn’t easily seen. Make sure those fixtures have been properly removed and not ripped from walls and floors. Fungus growth inside cabinets, behind drawers and built-ins. That could mean there has been water damage. Since water falls down, look for the source above the mold. Excessive painting of every nook, cranny, door and floor. The seller may be covering up mold.
sizing, standard connections, supply-waste cross connections, lack of dielectric fittings and compliance with numerous other plumbing standards. Fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs and showers are operated and tested for proper installation and function, corrosion, physical damage, leaking and more. Water heaters are
checked for age and condition, as well as compliance with numerous standards, including water supply fittings, gas or electrical connections, combustion air supply, exhaust venting, proper placement in the building, earthquake strapping where required and more. A home inspector may not know as much about
heating and air-conditioning systems as an HVAC contractor, but a competent inspector routinely checks furnaces and A/C systems for fire clearances, fuel connections, exhaust venting, combustion air supply, location of fixtures, air flow at registers, condition of ducts and insulation, corrosion, physical damage and
more. Home inspectors are the first line of defense for homebuyers. They are the generalists who provide preliminary examinations. Their job is to find the symptoms that indicate when a specialist is needed. To write to Barry Stone, visit him on the web at www.housedetective.com. ACTION COAST PUBLISHING
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Permits Oklahoma City Westgate Marketplace Developers II LLC, 6601 SW 3, retail sales, erect, $3,500,000. Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis PC, 7007 SW 44, office, remodel, $2,500,000. Tim Hughes Custom Homes LLC, 12025 Stonemill Road, residence, erect, $2,000,000. Kelly Parker, 10201 Northwest Expressway, office-warehouse, erect, $1,500,000. Allenton Homes & Development LLC, 3624 NW 174, residence, erect, $1,400,000. Denise Patterson Custom Homes, 11515 Hillsdale Drive, residence, erect, $912,000. Robins & Morton, 3300 Northwest Expressway, hospital, remodel, $821,010. Authentic Custom Homes LLC, 3208 NW 176 Place, residence, erect, $565,950. Bill Bleakley, 607 NW 7, residence, erect, $537,000. Dematic Corp., 7007 SW 44, warehouse, remodel, $406,777. Poff (Doug) Homes, 6131 N Stinchcomb Ave., residence, erect, $300,000. Randy Fisher, 10020 NW 134, residence, erect, $300,000. Manchester Green Homes LLC, 1424 NW 187, residence, erect, $288,950. Renaissance Custom Homes LLC, 3201 SW 139, residence, erect, $280,000. Jason Powers Homes, 12616 NW 6, residence, erect, $255,000. C4l LLC, 117 NW 132 , shell building, erect, $250,000. James Kratochuil Burnham Nationwide, 5401 N May Ave., retail sales, remodel, $250,000. 4 Corners Construction LLC, 5801 SE 142, residence, erect, $245,000. Manchester Green Homes LLC, 1501 NW 187, residence, erect, $228,450. Jason Powers Homes, 12609 NW 6, residence, erect, $225,000. J. Hill Homes Inc., 2112 Sycamore Creek Ave., residence, erect, $220,000. 4 Corners Construction LLC, 9824 NW 100, residence, erect, $210,000. Ripple Creek Homes LLC, 19529 Fieldshire Drive, residence, erect, $210,000. Heartland Homes LLC, 712 Dusty Trail, residence, erect, $209,297. Timber Craft Homes LLC, 8400 NW 142, residence, erect, $206,450. Michael R. Black, 5401N May Ave., medical clinicoffice, remodel, $200,000. Ripple Creek Homes LLC, 316 NW 155, residence, erect, $200,000. Paul Snodgrass, 5 NE 12, office-warehouse, remodel, $200,000. Allenstyle Homes LLC, 6905 NW 161, residence, erect, $200,000. Allenstyle Homes LLC, 16117 Cale Drive, residence, erect, $200,000. Ripple Creek Homes LLC, 15513 Park Lake Road, residence, erect, $195,000. Ripple Creek Homes LLC, 19525 Fieldshire Drive, residence, erect, $190,000. 4 Corners Construction LLC, 15016 SE 59 Terrace, residence, erect, $185,500. C.B. Richard EllisOklahoma, 5500 W Reno Ave., office-warehouse, remodel, $185,000. JCW Commercial Construction, 10000 NW 2, manufacturing, remodel,
$178,000. Heartland Homes LLC, 17537 Red Tailed Hawk Way, residence, erect, $170,341. D.R. Horton, 2225 NW 193, residence, erect, $164,350. A.C.-Owen Construction, 5224 E Interstate 240 Service Road, medical clinic-office, remodel, $150,000. SWM & Sons Inc., 10215 SE 54, residence, erect, $148,260. Sure Safe Homes LLC, 8905 Estelle Court, residence, erect, $148,000. Home Creations, 18115 Groveton Blvd., residence, erect, $139,700. Persona Homes LLC, 1813 Colton Drive, residence, erect, $136,000. Home Creations, 11204 NW 100, residence, erect, $135,600. Westpoint Homes, 6105 NW 151 Terrace, residence, erect, $130,000. Westpoint Homes, 6013 NW 151 Terrace, residence, erect, $130,000. Westpoint Homes, 15113 Crystal Trail, residence, erect, $130,000. Branch Communications, 6715 N Hudson Ave., tower-antenna, erect, $125,000. Nationwide Permits, 1901 Northwest Expressway, retail sales, remodel, $125,000. D.R. Horton, 2224 NW 193, residence, erect, $115,250. Home Creations, 16412 Friar Court, residence, erect, $112,900. Two Structures LLC, 9025 NW 93 Circle, residence, erect, $110,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 2501 Demotte Drive, residence, erect, $109,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 13208 Camden Drive, residence, erect, $109,000. Ideal Homes of Norman, 413 Stebbins Drive, residence, erect, $106,000. Home Creations, 1617 NW 125, residence, erect, $104,300. Allen Porter, 3 E Main, office, remodel, $101,280. L. Wallace Construction, 600 NW 23, office, remodel, $101,000. DTM Custom Homes LLC, 2525 NW 57, residence, erect, $100,000. DTM Custom Homes LLC, 2529 NW 57, residence, erect, $100,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 9612 Lauren Drive, residence, erect, $100,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 9616 Kylie Drive, residence, erect, $100,000. Smith Pickel Construction, 1001 W Wilshire Blvd., office, remodel, $100,000. Smith Pickel Construction, 5830 N Classen Blvd., restaurant, add-on, $100,000. Bryce Enterprises LLC, 11740 SW 21, residence, erect, $100,000. Bryce Enterprises LLC, 11733 SW 21, residence, erect, $100,000. Studio Architecture, 6305 Waterford Blvd., office, remodel, $99,160. Ideal Homes of Norman, 18212 Agua Drive, residence, erect, $99,000. Home Creations, 5608 Clearwater Drive, residence, erect, $83,200. Home Creations, 5610 Clearwater Drive, residence, erect, $82,400. Ideal Homes of Norman, 2613 NW 186, residence, erect, $79,000. Home Creations, 2344 NW 197, residence, erect, $78,000. B&B Constructors Inc., 2237 SE 15, manufacturing, add-on, $77,200.
REAL ESTATE Ideal Homes of Norman, 1113 SW 152 Place, residence, erect, $70,000. Graham Construction & Development, 5500 SW 36, office-warehouse, remodel, $69,205. Donald and Travis Miller, 3033 SW 128, residence, add-on, $50,000. Justin Gentry (We Buy Houses), 7428 NW 131, residence, fire restoration, $50,000. We Buy Houses LLC, 6505 NW 97, residence, remodel, $50,000. Homeworks Design Co., 1012 McLaughlin Drive, residence, add-on, $45,000. City of Oklahoma City, 2201 SW 134, land mark, install, $35,000. Fred Knight, 10414 Sundance Drive, storage, erect, $35,000. Henry Placker, 115 E Sheridan Ave., club-tavern, remodel, $35,000. Alfred and Vanita Muzny, 700 N Villa Ave., automotive repair-wash, erect, $35,000. Copeland Construction Inc., 12709 Meadows Drive, residence, remodel, $31,445. Spinner Bros. Inc.., 3400 Northwest Expressway, medical clinic-office, remodel, $30,000. Homescape Custom Interiors, 8701 NW 157 Way, cabana-gazebo, add-on, $30,000. Jason Henderson, 12515 Carriage Way, residence, add-on, $25,000. Malcolm Hall, 200 NE 38 Terrace, office-warehouse, remodel, $24,000. 4D Construction LLC, 2401 NW 23, office, remodel, $22,500. Evans Building Concepts, 1800 Westwood Blvd., public building, remodel, $20,000. Doyle O’Hagan Homes, 10901 Old River Trail, residence, add-on, $20,000. DTM Custom Homes LLC, 2812 Elmhurst Ave., residence, add-on, $20,000. Elliot Architects, 910 NW 13, apartment, remodel, $20,000. Merritt Sealing Co., 917 N Tulsa Ave., office, move-on, $20,000. Pinion Design & Contracting Inc.., 6100 W Memorial Road, storage, erect, $20,000. Wisda Construction LLC, 15309 S May Ave., residence, add-on, $20,000. James Covington, 1301 NE 18, church, add-on, $19,000. Lakeview Terrace Mobile Home Park, 8917 W Lakeview Drive, hotelmotel, move-on-mobile home park, $15,750. CB Richard Ellis-Oklahoma, 5500 W Reno Ave., warehouse, remodel, $15,000. Cellexion Wireless, 4065 NW 3, accessory, move-on, $15,000. L. Jolynn Craig, 1924 Peachtree, residence, fire restoration, $15,000. Hardy Construction, 11110 N Sara Road, accessory, erect, $11,000. 4 Corners Construction LLC, 9900 Stefano Circle, accessory, erect, $10,000. Aaron’s Storm Shelters, 801 N Morgan Road, storm shelter, install storm shelter, $10,000. Arrow Wrecker Service Inc., 700 N Villa Ave., business, remodel, $10,000. No name provided, 3909 N Classen Blvd., equipment, install, $10,000. Priscilla Diaz and Doug Ball, 1108 SW 18, residence, remodel, $7,000. Bryan Goodman, 5008 S Anderson Road, manufactured home, move-on, $6,000.
Natividad Rivera, 3520 S Roff Ave., storage, erect, $6,000. Elva Tavavos, 1645 SW Binkley, canopy-carport, add-on, $5,000. Kristi Erickson, 13212 NW 1 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,900. Richard L. Kaser, 11505 S
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Linn Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,600. No name provided, 5233 SE 82, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,595. Hunter Younge, 12729 Cobblestone Parkway, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $4,500.
Ryan Davis, 4016 SE 89 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,495. Billy Criswell, 8605 N Eagle Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,200. SEE PERMITS, PAGE 7F
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Jose Hernandez, 2329 SW 46, storm shelter, add-on, $4,000. Charles W. Hamm, 15205 Wilford Way, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. David Donahoo, 1061 Pruitt Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Sharon L. Creager, 4220 NW 149, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Hardy Patton, 11100 Lake View Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,900. Jared Lemmons, 5900 SE 87, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,900. Joseph Rodriguez, 1116 SW 41, canopy-carport, add-on, $3,900. Rodney Lemons, 10500 Highview Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,900. Jueliona Batcheller, 10414 NW 46, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,825. No name provided, 1204 N Harvard Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,700. Jose Alfonso, 11400 Gateshead Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,625. Greg Ellis, 7312 SW 112, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,500. Harold Armstrong, 5508 NW 125 Court, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,500. Robert Cotton, 7900 Eagle Wood Drive, residence, remodel, $3,500. Jan Wiles, 6625 NW 114, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,400. F. Phillip Lasala, 4112 Cantle Court, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,350. Teresa and Kevin Lyons, 1265 NW 183, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,350. Lawnmasters, 9312 SW 23, cabana-gazebo, erect, $3,200. Fred McQuire, 8200 NW 70, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,200. Gayle Levings, 805 NW 143 , storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,200. W. Lynn and Shirleen Redinger Family Trust,
15912 Teesdale Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,200. No name provided, 7709 Twin Oaks Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,200. No name provided, 2816 N Grove Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,200. James Williams, 9934 Paisley Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,195. Jennifer Bono, 18105 Barrington Drive, residence, install-storm shelter, $3,195. John McBride and Connie Chappell, 10312 Cecilia Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,195. Roman Chavez, 5013 SW 123, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,195. No name provided, 12905 St. Andrews Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,195. Carie Lynn Tsai, 8401 NW 143 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,100. Lisa Bell, 15109 SE 58, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,100. Amanda Goins, 11213 SW 38, residence, installstorm shelter, $3,000. Chris Sparks, 15909 Stoneview Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Joan Keyser, 13214 Signature Circle, storm shelter, remodel, $3,000. John D. Rosbach, 6640 NW 112, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Larissa L. Shutler, 113 SW 174, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Michael Daniel, 1205 NW 38, residence, addon, $3,000. Richard D. Bittle, 13337 Ambleside Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. No name provided, 1017 NW 166 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. No name provided, 13812 Agate Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Brian McCoy, 17104 Platinum Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Chad Brown, 5801 Melton Drive, residence, install-storm shelter, $2,995.
Minard joins Paradigm MIDWEST CITY — Dee Minard has moved to Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate’s east office at 2150 S Douglas, Suite F, in Midwest City as a residential real estate sales associate. She is a native of the metro area and has been selling real estate for three years. She and her husband, Ronnie, have owned and operated Minard Plumbing for nearly 20 years.
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REAL ESTATE Clint Cobb, 2737 Tealwood Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Darrell B. Craine, 8402 S Douglas Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Jillian Capalbo, 15400 Acacia Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Kelli Kinnamon, 12004 Wind Flower Place, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Mark Corey, 11816 Cedar Valley Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Michael Tolman, 12432 Kingsridge Terrace, storage, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Mike Sloan, 3813 Spyglass Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Paul Herron, 11316 N Florida Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. No name provided, 10300 Bonnycastle Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,995. The Oklahoma Conference United Methodist Church, 2212 Alderham, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,995. No name provided, 14505 S Harvey Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. No name provided, 2728 NW 158, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. No name provided, 529 Cypress Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Larry Gianfilippo, 3141 NW 61, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,950. Greg Ervin, 16200 Scissortail Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. Paul and Patricia Teague, 13912 Kirkland Ridge , residence, installstorm shelter, $2,900. Ryan and Jennifer Schmidt, 11700 SW 17, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,900. Willard Baker, 4632 NW 36, residence, remodel,
$2,900. No name provided, 17716 Fruited Plain Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. Richard Carpenter, 8309 Rayburn Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,895. Ground Zero Shelters, 12236 Rivendell Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,800. Lance Haffner, 3309 Red Rock Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Rascool Faily, 12700 Knight Hill Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Robert M. Black, 4000 Driftwood Circle, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Frank Chavez, 12604 Olivine Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. Justin Bryant, 16212 Old Olive Way, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. Karen Ng, 15909 Petaluma Place, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. No name provided, 8124 Azalea Ave., storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. No name provided, 9706 Hummingbird Lane, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,795. No name provided, 8405 NW 123, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. No name provided, 7601 Geneva Rea Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,795. Samantha and Lemoine Davis, 12037 SW 8, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,775. Carol Berry, 2701 NW 60, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,700. Michael Hubler, 713 NW 194 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,700. Richard Eiler, 2501 Beaver Bend Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,700. Tanner Wallace, 2524 NW 180, storm shelter, in-
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stall-storm shelter, $2,700. Maxine Raynal, 7235 Janet, storm shelter, install storm shelter, $2,600. Claude Cranfield, 6017 Raintree Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,570. Brent Coldiron, 3315 Dutch Forest Place, accessory, erect, $2,000. No name provided, 819 NW 53, accessory, erect, $1,925. Russ Martin, 7909 Erryn Lane, accessory, erect, $1,800. Howard Gilliam, 6200 NW 24, accessory, erect, $1,600. Mohammed Aminul, 4924 NW 23, retail sales, remodel, $1,500. Mohammed Aminul, 4926 NW 23, retail sales, remodel, $1,500. Hutchison Construction LLC, 3516 Wimberley Creek Drive, accessory, erect, $1,200. Servando Orquiz and Maria Cantreras, 2520 SW 66, residence, add-on, $1,200.
Demolitions Alex Saenz, 2313 SW 19, house. J&J Building LLC, 1013 SW 30, residence. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 3033 NW 10, house. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 20901 SE 59, residence. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 20901 SE 59, accessory. Midwest Wrecking, 7401 Broadway Extension, retail. Midwest Wrecking, 1100 NW 33, demolition. Midwest Wrecking, 1010 NE 7, residence. Midwest Wrecking, 3507 S Hudson Ave., residence. Midwest Wrecking, 6600 SE 74, residence. Midwest Wrecking, 726 NW 61, residence. No name provided, 1412 NE 12. No name provided, 1412 NE 12, accessory. No name provided, 2737 SW 29, car wash.
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Exterior projects earn high rankings FROM WIRE REPORTS
The National Association of Realtors recently rated many exterior improvements as among the most valuable home investment projects as part of its 2011-12 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. “This year’s Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report shows the value of putting your home’s best facade forward, so to speak,” said Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc. in Miami, Fla., and president of the association. “Inexpensive exterior replacement projects are not only crucial to a home’s regular upkeep, but are also expected to recoup close to 70 percent of costs.” HouseLogic.com, the Realtors’ consumer website, includes dozens of remodeling projects, from kitchens and baths to siding replacements, and reports the recouped value of the project based on a national average. The Cost vs. Value Report indicates seven of the top 10 most cost-effective projects nationally in terms of value recouped are exterior replacement projects. Realtors judged an upscale fiber-cement siding replacement as the project expected to return the most money, with an estimated 78 percent of costs recouped upon resale. Two additional siding projects were in the top 10, including foam-backed vinyl siding, expected to return 69.6 percent of costs. Results of the report are summarized on HouseLogic.com. To read the full project descriptions and access project data, go to www.costvsvalue.com.
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Fed outlines policy for turning foreclosures into rentals BY MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICE
LOS ANGELES — The Federal Reserve has released a policy statement that could encourage the practice of converting lender-owned repossessed homes into rental properties.
By converting foreclosures to rentals with steady cash flow, banks could reduce the number of their “substandard assets,” a classification used by banking regulators to determine the health of banks. The central bank also said that
lenders could receive Community Reinvestment Act credit for providing housing to low- and moderate-income people by successfully converting foreclosed homes into rentals. Taken together, the policies could help encourage a nascent
move to turn banks’ foreclosure inventory into rental properties and then sell those homes to investors. The Fed earlier this year released a housing market white paper arguing that removing some of the barriers for converting foreclosures into rental prop-
erties could help stabilize the housing market. Bank of America Corp. recently rolled out a foreclosureto-rental pilot program for 1,000 homeowners who are headed into foreclosure in Nevada, Arizona and New York.
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Survey reveals Grayling offers airy spaciousness feelings count in home search
Families that like to entertain will appreciate the airy spaciousness of the ranch-style Grayling. An expansive, open great room with high, vaulted ceilings fills the center of the home and a large portion of the rear as well. Windows line the back wall, bathing the area in light. The bayed nook is brighter still, and more natural light spills in through skylights located between the eating bar and the fireplace. This fireplace is open on two sides, allowing people to enjoy its flames and warmth from almost anywhere in the great room. In the kitchen, there’s ample counter space for two or more cooks to combine culinary efforts. A skylight illuminates the work island, and the stove has work space on both sides. Working at the stove, you can gaze across a long eating bar into the rest of the great room. Storage is generous too, augmented by a walk-in pantry. Utilities, and a deep sink, are convenient, tucked in a pass-through space that connects the home’s interior with a two-car garage. The garage has room for a workbench, and plenty of storage space to boot. A powder room, adjacent to the utility room, is convenient to family living spaces and garage. A central bathroom serves the secondary bedrooms. Double doors open into the Grayling’s elegant owners’ suite. Its bay window could become a cozy window seat, or house a
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desk or sewing machine. Other amenities include a huge walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom outfitted with shower, spa,
dual basins and private toilet. A review plan of the Grayling 10-207, including floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, can be
purchased for $25 by phone, mail or online. Add $5 for shipping and handling. Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Drive, Eugene, OR, 97402. www.associateddesigns.com. (800) 634-0123.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Square-footage and price are important elements to consider when selecting a home, but according to a new survey of 1,000 people by SRRS for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, both men and women also rely on how they feel and how their lifestyle fits into a home when looking for a place to live. The survey found 28 percent of women and 25 percent of men put more emphasis on their feelings about a home than they do on the layout, square footage or price. The majority of women (62 percent) and men (61percent) also know within the first visit if the home is right for them. “A home is more than square-footage and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and this survey shows just how much emotion can play a role in the homebuying process,” said Jessica Edwards, Coldwell Banker Real Estate consumer specialist. The survey also revealed insights into the roles men and women play at home and found some interesting differences between age groups. I More half of the women surveyed, 54 percent, said they take the lead when it comes to decorating. However, younger men play a larger role in decor decisions than their older counterparts. Fortyeight percent of younger male respondents, age 18-
44, said decorating is mutual; this decreases to 36 percent for respondents 55 and over. I Women also cook it up in the kitchen. Sixty-eight percent of women say they are the ”primary chef” for their household. Some men are also putting on the apron — occasionally. Nearly a quarter of men, 23 percent, said cooking is their job. I Sharing financial decisions may get easier over time. Fifty-four percent of people age 18-44 said major financial decisions are mutual, compared to 60 percent of those 45-54. This increases to 70 percent for people 55 and over. I As age increases, so does contentment with the current status of the home. Forty-five percent of those older than 55 said they are very happy with their home just the way it is, compared to 25 percent of those age 18-44. For couples entering the homebuying process, here are Edwards’ tips for harmonious house-hunting: I When looking for a home, communication is key. Consider designating a point person for different aspects of the homebuying process, so that information is not delayed or communicated to just one part of the couple. I Don’t get too many people involved; typically more people mean more stress and what is most important is that the couple is happy with the decisions being made.
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Seven easy fixes for door problems If you have some doors around your house that aren’t working quite right, don’t despair. There are a number of quick and easy fixes that will take care of whatever’s sticking, squeaking, swinging or otherwise ailing your doors. I The door binds in the upper corner of the jamb: This is a common complaint, since the weight of the door wants to pull it down at an angle from the top corner, opposite the upper hinge. This causes the door to bind against the jamb in that corner. To fix it, remove one or two of the screws that hold the hinge to the jamb. Replace these screws with new ones that are long enough to reach all the way through the jamb and into the stud behind the jamb; predrill new pilot holes through the existing holes in the jamb to make it easier to drive the screws. These new, longer screws will pull the jamb back up against the stud and take the angle out of the door frame, relieving that pinch point in the corner. I The door binds against other parts of the jamb: First of all, ask yourself when this started happening. Is it only in the winter? If so, it’s probably due to seasonal swelling, which happens when the wood absorbs moisture from the air. Check to see if the door is being directly exposed to moisture, such as a drip from a leaky gutter, or perhaps it’s constantly shaded by overhanging trees and rarely dries. If you can identify the cause of the seasonal moisture, correct it. Be careful about planing a
door during the winter. When it dries out again, it’ll be undersized for the opening. If the binding isn’t seasonal, look for stress cracks in the drywall or moldings around the door. This can indicate settling issues, which may be caused by shifts in the home’s foundation, or simple drying of the wood framing, especially in newer homes. If the settling doesn’t continue and the binding doesn’t worsen, you can relieve the bound area by tapping against the frame with a hammer and a block of wood, or by removing the door from its hinges and planing it a little. If the settling is worsening, consult with a contractor or structural engineer. I Door won’t stay latched: If the door won’t stay latched, or if it needs to be pushed hard to get it to latch into the strike plate, first look at the way the door is fitting in the jamb. If you see that it appears to be leaning down at the upper corner, try installing longer screws as described above. Otherwise, it’s a matter of readjusting the strike plate. Site the latch to see where it’s hitting the strike plate, to try to determine if the plate needs to move up or down. If necessary, try coating the latch with lipstick or crayon and then closing the door — the resulting marks on the strike plate will help indicate where it’s hitting. If only a small adjustment is needed, try grinding the opening in the strike plate to make it larger as needed. Use a small file or a rotary tool with a metal grinding bit. If a larger adjustment is needed, unscrew and re-
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There are a number of quick and easy fixes that will take care of whatever’s sticking, squeaking, swinging or otherwise ailing your doors. move the strike plate, then reposition it on the jamb and reinstall it. You may need to chisel the jamb slightly to accept the plate in its new position. I Screws are coming out: If the screws that hold the hinges are coming out of the jamb, or you’ve had to reposition the strike plate and the screws want to go back into the old holes, you need to create new wood for the screws to grab into. This is easily done by drilling out the old screw holes to the size of a standard hardwood dowel, typically 3/8. Apply glue to the dowel, insert it into the hole, allow it to dry, then cut it off flush with the surrounding surface. Drill a new pilot hole into the dowel, and reinsert the screws. I Door swings and won’t stay open:
This is caused by a door that’s out of plumb in its opening. To correct it, you need to insert a small amount of shim between the back of the hinge and the door jamb — usually the bottom hinge. To do that, loosen the hinge screws almost all the way, so that you have some play between the hinge and the jamb. Insert a piece of wooden shim or other material, such as small pieces of plastic laminate, behind the hinge, then retighten the screws. You may need to adjust the amount of shim to get the door to swing correctly, and you may also need to add a small amount of shim to the center hinge as well. I The door latch hits the strike plate: This is caused by a strike cylinder that’s worked loose, or by a loose doorknob. If the strike cylinder that goes into the edge of the door is held in place with a small rectangular plate and two screws, first try tightening the screws. If they’ll tighten and hold OK, that will pull the cylinder back into the door and hold it. If the screws won’t hold, then you’ll need to install dowels as described above. Many newer doors have strike cylinders that are drive-in, meaning they’re held in place by a friction fit in the hole that’s drilled in the edge of the door, rather than by screws. They’re also held by tension on the doorknob, which is what the strike cylinder is connected to. First, loosen the screws holding the doorknob, so that you have a little play in the knob. Set a block of wood against the strike cylinder, and tap it with a hammer to
drive it back into the door until it’s flush with the door’s edge. Finally, securely tighten the doorknob’s screws to hold the knob and cylinder in place. I The door hits the wall: You need a door stop. There are three types of door stops available, depending on the situation. The simplest is a solid or flexible stop with a screw on one end and a rubber cap on the other, which is screwed into a pilot hole that’s drilled into the door or into the baseboard. Another style is a hinge stop, which is used when you want to stop the door before it can open far enough to contact a stop on a wall. To install this type of stop, remove the top or center hinge pin, slip it through the hinge stop, then reinstall the pin in the hinge. The hinge stop has an adjustable rod that screws in and out to contact the door at different points, allowing you to stop the door’s swing exactly where you want it. The third type is called a floor stop. Floor stops are attached directly to the floor, and are the strongest of all the stops, making them especially well suited for commercial applications. On the downside, because they sit directly on the floor, they can sometimes be in the way. Floor stops typically have a long pin that fits into a predrilled hole in the floor for strength, along with a screw that secures it to the floor. Remodeling and repair questions? Email Paul at paulbianchina@inman.com. All product reviews are based on the author’s actual testing of free review samples provided by the manufacturers. INMAN NEWS
Choctaw 2-story custom home has 5 bedrooms The Listing of the Week is a large, twostory custom home by Avalon Homes & Properties in Choctaw’s Timber Ridge Point addition. The 4,160-square-foot home at 2514 Red Oak Drive has five bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, three living rooms, two dining rooms and an attached three-car garage. The formal living room has a fireplace and ceiling fan. The kitchen has eating space, a breakfast bar, built-in refrigerator and pantry. The home has a media room with projector and speakers that descend from the ceiling. The master bedroom has an exercise area, full bath with tub and onyx marble walk-in shower and walk-in closet. The sauna is also a safe room. Secondary bedrooms have ceiling fans. The home has ceilings with murals, a tankless hot
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18305 English Oak Lane, 3BR 2.5BA 2car, 1926sf. Complete remodel by interior decorator. $164,500 405-410-8873
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1N to 10A, E. of OKC, pay out dn. before 1st pmt. starts, many are M/H ready over 400 choices, lg trees, some with ponds, TERMS Milburn o/a 275-1695 paulmilburnacreages.com Owner carry, 11938 Marlowe, 5 bd 3 bt 2car, 2150 sq ft brk on 1.3 A. Beautiful remod home. Moore sch. 650-7667 www.homesofokcinc.com OWNER FINANCING 1-10 Acres Many Locations Call for maps 405-273-5777 www.property4sale.com
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CASHION acreages 6-12 ac tracts starting @ $25,000 w/owner fin possible Lisa 919-5717 Cleaton & Assoc 373-2494 Great location for Horse People! 10 ac, 5.5 mi E of I-35. Roping arena, pond, barns, 3bd/2ba home. Co. (405)226-2015/360-6586 Call for Maps! See why we sell more acreages than anyone in Okla. E of OKC. o/a 275-1695 Ten acre family friendly horse farm in Norman. Priced right. 250-9486 WELL & SEPTIC 10 wooded ac. SE of Noble. Owner Carry 226-2015
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FSBO 4240 Old Farm Rd. 3/2/2, 2080sf mol, Lots of updates $184K 641-2950 Updated Brick 3/1 carport & extra prkng, roof 2011, ch/a, wood floors $84,000 Realty Experts 414-8753 OPEN HOUSE 2-4 8416 Aspen Hills Dr. 3bed, 2ba, 1455 sq ft $122,500. 405-245-0401 CUTE 2bd + offc, 1K ba, lrg living area, 2521 NW 15th, $63,000 • 706-3972
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EXTRA NICE 3 OR 4 BED Extra large home in prestigious SW OKC area aprx 3000sf, office, upst. game room, absolutely beautiful. Owner Fin. avail. w/large down payment 405-570-4291 OWNER FINANCING $5000 down No Credit Ck 2728 Texoma, 4/1, $66K ¡596-4599‘ 410-8840¡ 2917 SW 40 nice 2bd starter home, fenced, nice area Only $32,900 Fidelity692-1661, 410-4200 2736 SW 84th Moore Schools 3bd, 2ba, 2car NM Realty 613-9739 116 SW 69 Ct, 73139 2004,3/2/2,1576qt,patio, $130k Tim 308-9930
LISTING OF THE WEEK water system, SiriusXM whole-home satellite radio, a covered deck, underground sprinkler and video security system. The home, built in 2006, is listed for $565,000 with Monica Schultz of Prudential Alliance Realty. The home will be open Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. From SE 29 and Hiwassee Road, go north to Timber Ridge Boulevard, then right into the addition, then right onto Red Oak Drive to the house. For more information, call 6150055. Nominations for Listing of the Week are welcome. Send information on single-family homes to The Oklahoman, Richard Mize, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Nominations may be faxed to 475-3996.
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NEW HOME 4/3/3 + 2 din, 1 liv approx 2550' on 1ac MOL $273,500 JUST LISTED 3/2/2 + 2 liv approx 1646' storm shelt $154,900 NEW CONST 3/2/2 ON .21 Ac MOL approx 1442' still time to pick colors Lisa 919-5717 Cleaton & Assoc 373-2494
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LOTS OF DEER & HOGS PUBLIC AUCTION Thur April 12 10am 160 acres+/- SW/4 Sec33-T9N-R11W Caddo Co. Albert OK Execellent Hunting Property for Auction Location and info www. tillmansauction.com 405.542.7030 TILLMAN AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION Thurs April 12, 2012 10am 160 Acres SW/4 Sec. 33-9-11 Caddo co Exec. Hunting Property & Stock Farm Lots of Deer Hogs www.tillmansauction.com 405-542-3837 Tillman Auction
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AUCTION 80 acres Stratford, OK Info: Joe McGowen 405-401-8820 Sat, April 28, 9:30 AM (4 mi. W, 2 mi. S, of Stratford, OK) 3 bd Frame home on 80 acres with 30x50 shop, 28x50 shed, 3 ponds, large watershed lake Hunter's Paradise! Joins lake Longmire on the South. Also complete list of tractors & farm machinery. FREEMAN RE & AUCTION 580-622-5080 freeman-auctions.com
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Vacation Property For Sale 347 Lake Eufaula: furnished 1700sf house on 2 lots w/ carport, strg bldg, lrg patio. Porum Landing area. $79K (405) 637-4076/613-4076
The Listing of the Week is at 2514 Red Oak Drive in Choctaw.
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MARINA FOR SALE Profitable, fully occupied 320 covered slips, rental cabins, boat store, leased grill, banquet hall. ¡‘¡‘¡‘¡‘¡‘¡‘¡‘¡ Call The Marina Specialists 301-751-2443 www. TheMarinaSpecialists. com
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Gorgeous 2132 sq ft Office and nice 960 sq ft office available at Castlerock Business Plaza in Mustang, OK. Call 580-243-0624 7608 N Western Ave Retail/Office space, up to 2200sf avail, 370-1077 GREAT Office Space Various NW locations 300-6000sf 946-2516
Warehouse Space For Rent 363.5 4000 sf Warehouse w/ ofc, heat & air, 1600 sf fncd yrd, $1750 mo + dep 10901 NE 23rd St, Bldg C, Nicoma Park, 630-0394 K Office, K Warehouse for lease. Various sizes. 221 W Wilshire 842-7300
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MAYFAIR Great location! 1/2 bd W/D hdwd flr quiet secure ngbrhood ¡947-5665
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Free Month Rent! 1&2bd QUIET! Covered Parking Great Schools! 732-1122
OKC Northeast
430
Wilshire Valley Apts. Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bed apts. S8 Ok. Now Acc. 2 bd voucher for 3bd w/ income. Call 475-9984.
OKC Northwest
431
$100 Off
1st Mo Rent 1&2 Bedrooms Furnished & Unfurnished NEWLY REMODELED GATED COMMUNITY
CAVE CREEK ON ROCKWELL 3037 North Rockwell
495-2000 $200 off
1st Mo Rent Selected Units LARGE TOWNHOMES & APARTMENTS • Washer, Dryers, pools • PC Schools, fireplaces
WILLIAMSBURG 7301 NW 23rd
787-1620 $300 COUPON
Off 1st Month's Rent Huge Apartment sizes HUGE Grounds to walk or play 416-5259 TUSCANY VILLAGE
Putnam Heights Plaza 1bed, ch/a, Dishwasher 1830 NW 39th 524-5907 800 N. Meridian 1bd All bills paid 946-9506 •ABC• Affordable, Bug free, Clean » 787-7212»
OKC Southwest
433
$99 SPECIAL Lg 1bdr, stove, refrig., clean, walk to shops. $345 mo. 632-9849
OKC Northwest
475
2 bd, lrg util room. 3321 SW 24, $350 + $200 dep. No pets. 412-6881
KAT Properties-Apt & Homes for rent. Scan this with your phone app
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, $500/month + $400 dep. 405-631-8220
Furnished/Unfurnished Weekly/Monthly 370-1077
Del City
465.5
4016 Thomas Ave 2/1 $495 Free List 681-7272
Edmond
466
4 bed, 3 bath, 3200 sq ft, upstairs game room, gated subdivision with community pool, $1800 per month. Call 405-990-4821 3/4 bedroom, 3 bath. Very nice neighborhood. $1900 per month. References required. Call 405-990-4821 3600 NE 143rd 3bd 2.5ba 2car gar, approx 2000sf ch/a, $1000 mo 370-1077 3yr.1900NapaValley 3/2/2G Stdy/Refgr/micrwv/dhwshr NghdPool1350+dep 537-2924 3bed 2ba 2car near UCO. $1100mo. Call Alex, 990-0488.
MWC
468
Condominiums, Townhouses For Rent 441
2bd 2ba 1car, vault ceil, fans, Extra Nice! $625 354-7413, 642-3847
Moore
469
3bd 1.5ba 2car 1000sf $850 Home&RanchRlty 794-7777
Mustang
830 NW 113th St. 2bd, 2ba, fncd, stv, fridg, carport $646 + $400dep. Sec. 8 ok, No pets, 748-6129
2837 SW 82nd 3/1/1 $725 Free List 681-7272
RE for rent
» 1200 Karen Lane » 3bd, 1.5 ba, 2 car, CH&A, fenced, nice $650. 476-5011
453
477
Hotels/Motels 462
$99 Move In Special!!! Lg 1 and 2 Bdr, $345 to $420 mo. 632-9849
OKC Northwest
OKC Southwest
929 SW 52nd. 3/1/1 Clean, CH&A, $725/mo. +$500 deposit. 691-3421
1305 Pinewood Ct 3/1/1 new carpet $550 9317 NE 14th 3/1.5/1 $575 4308 Meadow Park 3/1.5 gar converted to living $775 Free List 681-7272
Duplexes
474
833 E Eubanks 3/1, gar converted to storage $550 Free List 681-7272
Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 370-1077
All bills paid 55+ 2bd 2ba NW Condo $850mo or opt. to buy 760-449-6060
OKC Northeast
6024 NW Expressway, large, luxury, 1 Bed, FP, pool, appl, all amenities $550. » 685-0332.
Bills Paid
1 Month Free!
Business Property For Rent 360 Convenience Store for Lease 2 bay garage, full kitchen Call Karen 918-759-0691
431
PHOTO PROVIDED
470
For lease/For sale, 4 BR, 2200sf, Mustang Schls, $1750 mo, 405-820-6607
Newalla
471
3bd 1.5ba 2car carport 2.5 acres 1275sf $750mo Home&RanchRlty 794-7777
3232 Brushcreek, in Quail Creek on the golf course, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car, 1 FP, $1875 mo, $1500 dep. ¡ 831-0825
Suburban
480
3 bedroom, bath & K $650/month + deposit N. of Edmond. 273-4118
2 BD 1 BTH 1 CAR 3813 N. DREXEL BLVD 650mth 650dep W/D Connec 405-618-6564
Village/ Nichols Hills 481.5
7032 Stony Creek, 3/2/2 fp, fenced, NO Pets $975mo $900dep, Move in mid May TMS Prop 348-0720
Clean, 3 bedroom home w/ frig & range, attached garage w/ washer/dryer hookups. $550/month w/ $300 security deposit. No Sec 8. No Pets. 2116 Brighton Ave. 722-1354
3bd, 1.5ba, 2car, CH&A, PC Sch., refs req'd, $695 +dep, no Sec 8. 226-2600 For Lease, 3/2.5/2, PC Schls, 4904 N. Brunson, $1,100/mo. 405-245-6464 1719 NW 1st 1/1 $350 Free List 681-7272
OKC Southeast
1115 Glenwood Ave Nice Pool!! 3/2K /2, NO smokers, sm pet considered $1500 mo / $1200 dep TMS Prop 348-0720
Norman
473
29 SE 33rd 1bed, water & gas paid $350 Free List 681-7272
Cotton Wood Ridge Condo 2bd 1.5ba 900sf Amazing must see, fireplace, ch/a, New Stove & Dishwasher, Stackable Washer/Dryer $700/month $600deposit 409-7989 No Sec 8
OKC Southwest
1120 W. Robinson, 4bd, 2ba, office, CH&A, 2car, $900, Company. 721-6565
476
477
SOUTHERN OAKS For lease 2bed 2bath 2car covered patio, large living area. Schools within walking distance. $850mo + Dep 634-8220 SOUTHERN OAKS For lease 2bd 2ba 2car covered patio, large living area. Schls within walking distance. $850mo + dep, 634-8220 837-8358 1105 SW 24th nice 2bd home with 1car garage, fresh paint, clean, fenced only $495 Fidelity RE 692-1661, 410-4200 2317 SW 31st - Large spacious 3bd home 1 car garage, ch/a, fresh paint, clean, fenced $595 Fidelity 692-1661, 410-4200 Near SW Medical, 3bd, 1.5ba, den, all new paint Must See! No Sec 8, No Pets $725/mo. 691-5479
Mobile Home Rentals 483 1 blk W of NW 10 & Rockwell: 2b, 1b, $450; 1b, 1b, $360; storm cellar, family owned, trees, 787-1030. 2bd, 1ba, w/appls incl. + W&D, Edmond Schools, storage shed. No pets. 348-6240 or 623-1181 4bd, 2ba on 5acres, strm shelter & strg bldgs in Jones. 405-601-2215 Rent to Own: Nice 2&3bd MWC $350&up 390-9777
Wanted To Rent
491
WANTED IMMEDIATELY outside city limits for me & my dogs. 405-432-9991
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