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Plenty of room
Modern floor plan
The Listing of the Week includes a 2,390-square-foot home, a 1,200-square-foot guest house and a 225-square-foot storage building on 3 acres just north of east Edmond.
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KEEPING COOL IN, HEAT OUT VITAL FOR HOMEOWNERS IN SUMMER BY DYRINDA TYSON Special Correspondent dyrinda@gmail.com
The monthly cost of homeownership rises with the mercury. Electric bills are exploding along with the record high temperatures this summer. It’s more important than ever to keep precious cold air bottled up where it belongs. Not, for example, seeping out into the attic. Heating and cooling system ducts can develop leaks over time, said Todd Cox, president of Weatherization Experts Inc., 1605 S State Highway 76 in Newcastle. “So when the unit is running, the air comes out in the attic.” On top of that, he said, leaky ductwork can pull superheated attic air into the house. “That can be 130 degrees or more,” he said. A typical home can lose 30 percent of its cooled air this way, according to Guaranteed Watt Savers, which deploys teams with equipment to detect such leaks. The company works primarily with new homes, said spokeswoman Andrea Palmer, but can conduct energy audits almost anywhere. “Air will move from hot to cold in all cases. In the summertime, the air is moving into your home. During the winter, the warm air is moving out of your home,” she said. “The prolonged heat we have seen in Oklahoma worsens the problem because there is no time for the air conditioner to recuperate. It has been two straight months of extremely hot air entering the home with no relief.”
Troubleshooting Materials from Guaranteed Watt Savers, 6444 Northwest Expressway, Suite 836A, show the many areas where hot air can sneak into the house: gaps in doors and windows, for example, and illsealed vents and electrical
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Dan Ward, center, a project engineer with Guaranteed Watt Savers, demonstrates how he uses an infrared camera to perform an energy evaluation at a home in Norman. At left is Todd L. Cox, owner of Weatherization Experts Inc. PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN
An infrared image shows warm air (the lighter color) escaping through a roof. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEATHERIZATION EXPERTS INC.
This image from a FLIR Infrared Camera shows where heat is entering a house. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEATHERIZATION EXPERTS INC.
plugs. “The No. 1 trouble spot in a home is leaky duct work. The second item is penetrations in the envelope of the home,” Palmer said. “Examples of penetrations are can lights that leak attic air into the conditioned space, leaky doors and windows, electrical outlets and the gap in drywall behind base boards.” Leaks tax an already
overtaxed cooling system. The sustained heat this summer, its sweltering days followed by hot nights, gives neither man nor machine a chance to rest. Air conditioners run almost constantly, Cox said. “So the (thermal) loads on these houses are tremendous.” What to do? Fill the gaps and fix the vents. Draw the blinds to keep the sunlight from
heating the air back up. Better yet, put up blackout curtains to keep the sun at bay. Some simple measures can help. Preventive measures can help too. Changing out or cleaning a system’s filter helps it run more efficiently. “We recommend every 30 days,” said Jim Williams, owner of Metro Services. It’s especially critical with reusable filters because they capture more dust and other particles, he said.
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skills related to home repairs and therefore may rely on paid contractors to maintain their property. But counting on contractors isn’t the answer for many homeowners who are short on cash and can’t afford to hire outsiders. And unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a house that needs no attention through the years, Gladstone said. At the minimum, owners or their surrogates must regularly perform such minor tasks as replacing air-conditioning filters and smoke alarm batteries. Still, homebuyers who
shop thoughtfully increase their odds of locating a property that demands less of their time for upkeep. Here are a few pointers: I Find a well-recommended home inspector. Sid Davis, a real estate broker and author of “A Survival Guide for Buying a Home,” said all buyers, especially those wanting a carefree property, should make sure they obtain a thorough home inspection before making a final commitment to a place. He likes the American Society of Home Inspectors website (www.ashi.org) as a source for inspectors who’ve been trained in their profession. Davis suggested hiring someone with “at least three to five years in the field” and recommends you check references before agreeing to hire any home inspector.
“Track down the names of at least two to three inspectors and then ask for contact information on past clients who’ve worked for them. Ask these customers if the inspector caught any problems with the property before they moved in,” he said. I Avoid buying a property with a large yard. If you’re a homebuyer who appreciates plenty of free weekend time for your favorite pastimes, Gladstone suggested you strongly consider a property with a small yard. “The bigger the yard, the more work you’ll have to do,” he said. I Consider choosing a brand-new home. One observation made by many in the real estate field is that the older homebuyers become, the more they want to live in a brand-new property because they perceive that it
Paper gets pizazz in Margaret Van Sicklen’s book “Modern Paper Crafts.” Van Sicklen, a designer and paper artist, uses the techniques of folding, cutting, scoring and pleating to make home and gift items with a modern flair. She gives her readers a lesson on paper and its qualities, helps them set up and equip a work space and then teaches them the various techniques. She also offers instructions for a variety of projects, such as flowers, holiday ornaments, mobiles and even a mirror frame. “Modern Paper Crafts” is published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang and sells for $24.95 in spiralbound hardcover.
Yearly inspections can uncover small problems in a heating and cooling system before they blossom into bigger ones. Crews check hoses and wiring, Williams said, as well as refrigerant levels.
Steps to take But no unit, no matter how well-maintained, can operate at peak efficiency when its return-air system is too small, Williams said. Air conditioners pull warm air out of a home via SEE HEAT, PAGE 2F
More homebuyers seeking hassle-free property During his 28 years as a professional home inspector, Stephen Gladstone has worked with hundreds of homebuyers, making it easy for him to spot trends. One clear trend he’s noticed is that an increasing number of buyers want a turnkey place where they can live free of upkeep hassles. “People are working more and more; they have neither time nor inclination for home maintenance work,” said Gladstone, a past president of the American Society of Home Inspectors. One issue causing many to work more intensely is the fear of losing a job during a time of high unemployment. Also, more people are taking second jobs to supplement their income. Another factor is that many homebuyers in service professions, such as IT and finance, have few
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could give them years of low-upkeep living. But Leo Berard, a real estate broker and charter president of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (www.naeba.org), said the desire for a new home isn’t just limited to older buyers, but now spans the age spectrum. In most cases, a wellconstructed new home should give you at least four to six years of freedom from major maintenance ordeals, he said. That’s because most elements of the property that could go bad, including heating and cooling systems and roofing, should last longer than that. And if flaws are found in the early years, they’re often covered under a homebuyer’s warranty. Email Ellen James Martin ellenjames martin@gmail.com. UNIVERSAL UCLICK
KITCHEN NEEDS ORGANIZER Q: Some 20 years ago we bought a device to mount on our kitchen wall that held aluminum foil, plastic wrap and paper towels. This device is now on its last legs. Have you seen such an item? A: The Leifheit website (http://www.leifheitus.com) has a couple of similar holders in its kitchen gadgets section. Trademark Global’s Ultimate 3-in-1 Paper Towel Dispenser is sold by several online retailers, including Amazon.com, Sears.com, Kmart.com and Buy.com. The Amazon and Sears websites sell D.B. Roth’s Chrome Plated Steel 3 in 1 Roll Dispenser Organizer Rack. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Left: Jorge Aguinaga, an employee of Weatherization Experts Inc., seals a box he installed over a can light in an attic at a home in Norman. PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN
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return-air ducts to cycle through a cooling system. Williams likens an air conditioner with too small a return to a runner trying to finish a race with someone choking him. “You’ll make it, but it’ll be a struggle,” he said. Other suggestions include: I Keep filters clean. This will allow maximum air flow and efficiency for the unit. I Close the fireplace damper in the summer. Air can escape out the flue or chimney. I Turn out lights when you’re not using them, and change incandescent bulbs for compact florescent lights. Incandescent lights can heat up a room. I Wash clothes and line dry when possible. Clothes dryers can push up the temperature in the house. I Close blinds and curtains to block the sun’s heat. I Caulk around doors and windows and add weather stripping. The average home, according to Guaranteed Watt Savers, has enough air leaks to equal an open 3-foot window. I Fill large gaps around doors and windows with expanding spray foam. I Seal leaky windows with special plastic that attaches to the outside with two-sided tape and is shrunk to fit with a hair dryer. I Add insulating or “blackout” shades or curtains to windows and doors. I Add insulation in attic, in walls or under floors with crawl spaces. I Replace windows and doors with newer versions that conduct less heat and feature low-E glass.
Jonathan Flores, an employee of Weatherization Experts Inc., seals “start collars” with adhesive at the supply plenum of a heating-air-conditioning unit. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEATHERIZATION EXPERTS INC.
I Replace heat and air systems with higher-efficiency-rated models.
Vacation tips Guaranteed Watt Savers has suggestions for people leaving for summer vacation. “We recommend adjusting your thermostat while away from the home by 4 degrees from your comfort level. If you adjust more than 4 degrees in this heat, it will take half a day (or night) for your air conditioner to recover to a comfortable level,” Palmer said. “With that in mind, don’t expect the home to cool 4 degrees in 30 minutes. It will take an hour or two. “Set the thermostat to 85 or even 90 degrees while on vacation, but do not turn it all the way off. The home depends on your air conditioner to remove moisture from the air, and a week without dehumidification will cause more problems than what you might save on your utility bill.”
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Energy audits Energy Audits by Guaranteed Watt Savers include a detailed report with a prioritized list of improvements to make. Special reports are available if the owner is interested in an Energy Improvement Mortgage. I Level 1 is a visual walk-through and utility bill evaluation: $250. I Level 2 includes Level 1 plus blower door pressure testing to measure tightness, room pressure differences and relative humidity: $450. I Infrared thermography can be added to any audit for an additional estimated $200 per hour. I Duct testing and mold detection also available.
A blower is used to detect leaks in a house’s “building envelope.” PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEATHERIZATION EXPERTS INC.
Veterans Affairs loans to be discussed FROM STAFF REPORTS
The National Association of Professional Mortgage Women in Oklahoma City will present a day of training on Veterans Affairs home loans capped with a tribute dinner for VA loan specialist Ed Fogarty on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at The Greens Country Club, 13100 Green Valley Drive. Fogarty is moving from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Houston to the VA loan center in St.
Petersburg, Fla. Kathy Threet, VA underwriter with American Southwest Mortgage, will teach a class from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fogarty will provide training from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The day of training is free for association members and $20 for others. The tribute to Fogarty will start with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $22. RSVP by noon Friday, Aug. 5, to Gaye Liddle at 354-4848 or
gliddle@oldrepublic title.com. “Ed Fogarty is very well respected in Oklahoma for all the help he has given over the years to veterans applying for mortgages,” said Lauren Layman, recruiting coordinator for Fairway Independent
Mortgage Corp. in Stillwater. “If any lender had a problem, all we had to do was set an appointment to see Ed, and he would make time to help us get whatever we needed for the veteran to move forward with the loan transaction.”
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Edmond property includes home, guesthouse and storage building The Listing of the Week includes a 2,390-squarefoot home, a 1,200square-foot guesthouse and a 225-square-foot storage building on 3 acres just north of east Edmond. The home at 13401 S Sooner Road — one mile north of Waterloo Road — has three bedrooms, 2½ baths, a family room, dining room and an attached two-car garage. The family room has a fireplace and ceiling fan. The kitchen has a pantry and work island. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan, walk-in closet and bath with double van-
ities and whirlpool tub. Secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets. The home has a security system and underground sprinkler system. The guesthouse is open with a large livingdining area, kitchen, bedroom and bath. The home, built in 2004, is listed with Jack and Barbara McWilliams of RE/MAX Preferred. For more information, call 650-6035 or 751-4848. 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.
The Listing of the Week is at 13401 S Sooner Road, in Logan County just north of east Edmond. PHOTO PROVIDED
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Alder Springs combines traditional, contemporary An abundance of natural light washes into the Alder Springs’ great room through the same windows that offer great views to the rear. This home is designed for construction on a lot that slopes down at the left and back. While its neoclassical Georgian front facade gives it a traditional look, the interior floor plan is totally contemporary. Outside, smooth columns frame the lofty covered porch; raised stone bands accent the bold brick-veneer-covered columns that support and highlight the porte cochere. Expansive hexagonal rooms loaded with windows form the core of the interior on two levels. Both have wings. On the main floor, a wide covered deck wraps around three sides to offer the same fantastic viewing options as the great room. Doors in the central wall section provide deck access. At the
basement level, similar doors lead to a covered patio that also wraps around three sides. A fireplace sits at the center of one wall section in the great room. The kitchen, which carves out a place for itself on the opposite wall, has two peninsular counters, which you can look out across into the great room and beyond. The counter that fronts the sink is rimmed by a raised eating bar. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are in the wing behind the kitchen. This wing also links to the porte cochere and its storage cabinets. A large utility room and the deluxe owners suite fill the opposite wing, along with a private screened porch that opens onto the deck. At the basement level of the Alder Springs, a large recreation room fills the hexagonal core, sharing space with a kitchenette, play room and shop/stor-
Michelle Parker joins Prudential Alliance Realty Prudential Alliance Realty has added Michelle Parker as a residential real estate sales associate at its northwest Oklahoma City office, 4101 NW 122. The Oklahoma City native has been in the real estate business for seven years.
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age area. A guest suite, bunk room and bathroom are also on this level. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Drive, Eugene, OR, 97402. Please specify the Alder Springs 10-549 and include a return address when ordering. For more information, call (800) 634-0123.
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Moore is a big part of local Showcase BY DYRINDA TYSON
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Southwest Oklahoma City and Moore have a lot to offer, and builder Marvin Haworth can’t seem to stop ticking them off. They include businesses, growing and progressive schools and the Warren Theatre — which is adding an IMAX auditorium. “We bring a lot,” he said. “We hope people will come see what’s here.” The Southwest Showcase of homes, which runs through Sunday, offers the public a chance to check out Moore and south Oklahoma City as well as the neighborhoods in the area. A joint effort between the Moore Home Builders Association and Southwest OKC Home Builders Association, 40 to 45 percent of the showcase’s homes are in Moore, Haworth said.
Southwest Showcase of Homes Homes in the Southwest OKC Showcase of Homes are open free to the public from 1 to 7 p.m. through Sunday. More information is available at www.swokc homes.com. A guide and map are in The Oklahoman’s real estate section today as well as in the homes on the tour.
Aaron Tatum, chairman of the Southwest Showcase of Homes, shows the living room of the feature home by builder David Odom at 13441 Vine Cross Court in Briarcreek Creek addition north of SW 134 and west of Santa Fe Avenue. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Raising funds, interest The showcase’s origins go to the mid-1960s, when builder Paul Odom Jr. and several associates spearheaded the first one. Most home showcases at the time featured northwest Oklahoma City homes, said his son, third-generation builder P.B. Odom III. “He decided he’d like to showcase the southwest side,” P.B. Odom III said of his father. The elder Odom also helped carve out the Southwest OKC Home Builders Association in the mid-1970s, and it has remained an autonomous part of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association. The southwest association fully participates in the central association and its activities, but the southwest group also has its own governing body. Its annual showcase is one of its main fundraisers. The showcase faded in the 1980s, P.B. Odom III said. It remained in mothballs for about a decade before a group of builders decided to dust off the idea. The showcase has done well in its second life, Odom said. And things may be coming full circle this year with a fourthgeneration Odom builder, David Odom, son of P.B. Odom III, building this year’s feature home. David Odom’s 1,900-squarefoot creation is at 13441
David Odom of Odom Construction built the feature home for the Southwest Showcase of Homes at 13441 Vine Cross Court in The Villas, part of Briarwood Creek addition near SW 134 and Santa Fe Avenue. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN Left: This closeup shows detail of the kitchen backsplash in David Odom’s feature home. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Cross Vine Court in the Briarwood Creek addition near SW 134 and Santa Fe Avenue.
Expanded focus In the mid-2000s, the showcase organizers reached across to the neighboring Moore Home Builders Association, and they have been staging the showcase together since. The fellowship between the two organizations ex-
tends beyond the showcase, P.B. Odom III said. Many builders are part of both groups. “There is no enmity here,” Odom said with a laugh. “It’s seamless, like one group.” And between them, he said, they’ve brought the annual showcase back to its former glory. “The showcases today are as good as the ones in the 1960s,” he said.
Nonflushing toliet has owners all stirred up DEAR BARRY: We can’t get our toilet to flush, even with very little paper in it. The water goes around, but it just won’t go down. For the past week, we’ve had to force everything down with a plunger, but the toilet won’t work on its own. Our septic tank was cleaned and serviced only six months ago, so what could be the problem? Sonia DEAR SONIA: Let’s consider a few possibilities: I If the septic tank was serviced by a qualified professional, you should check with the contractor to see whether the leach lines also were checked. If the leach lines are clogged, liquid can back up in the tank instead of draining into the ground. On the other hand, if this was causing the toilet problem, you’d probably have slow drainage at tubs and showers as well. I The drain pipe from the toilet to the main septic line could be clogged with roots or other foreign matter. To ensure unrestricted drainage, the line should be checked by a licensed plumber. A video in-
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spection would be best. I Unauthorized objects (such as toys) are often found in toilet traps. For small children, the sight of a Ninja Turtle swirling into the aquatic abyss is an ultimate source of fun and suspense. If an object of this kind is lodged in the toilet trap, it is usually necessary to detach the bowl from the floor. This process, of course, should be performed by a licensed plumber. DEAR BARRY: When our home was built, the dryer exhaust pipe was installed through the roof rather than through an outside wall. This has turned out to be a problem because the attic vent becomes clogged with dryer lint. Every few months, I have to go into the attic to clear away all the lint. Our builder says the installation meets code, but we’re not convinced. Does this sound to you like a proper way
to install a dryer vent? Quinn DEAR QUINN: Something about your clothes dryer vent does not make sense. You say, “The dryer exhaust pipe was installed through the roof.” Yet you are able to remove the lint from inside the attic. If the pipe extends through the roof, rather than terminating in the attic, then the lint should be accessible from within the attic. But this is not the only issue. Screens are prohibited on a dryer exhaust vent because congestion with lint prevents the dryer from venting freely. Restricted venting causes two problems: Your clothes will take a long time to dry; and the dryer will become overheated, adversely affecting the condition of your clothes and creating a fire hazard. If your builder insists that this is a legal installation, take some photos of the exhaust vent in the attic and have them reviewed by your local municipal building department. To write to Barry Stone, visit him on the web at www.housedetective.com. ACTION COAST PUBLISHING
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Real estate referrals under scrutiny by HUD WASHINGTON — You probably know that federal law prohibits kickbacks among brokers and others in home real estate deals. That sounds pretty straightforward: You can’t give money to someone simply for steering a homebuyer or refinancer to a particular title agency, mortgage lender or escrow company without providing any actual services to the consumer. Yet as four recent legal settlements suggest, there is still plenty of action under way at the fringes of the law, where technology and creative financial arrangements are raising new questions about what’s permissible and what’s not. Take the multimillion-dollar settlement July 11 between the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Fidelity National Financial, the country’s highest-volume title insurance and settlement services company. HUD charged that Fidelity and its affiliates have “engaged in a widespread and years-long campaign to pay real estate brokers kickbacks for the referral of real estate settle-
ment services, including home the settlement that the payments warranties and title insurance.” As it made were not for referrals but part of the settlement, Fidelity de- rather for giving brokers access to nied any wrongdoing but agreed to its automated “TransactionPoint” pay the governplatform. Dan ment $4.5 million. Murphy, a Fidelity How was the spokesman, decompany allegedto comment. Kenneth clined ly paying kickIn another new Harney backs to brokers? case alleging kickAccording to backs, HUD settled HUD, participatfor $3.1 million with ing realty brokers THE NATION’S HOUSING Prospect Mortgage were given access LLC, a home lender to a Web-based based in Sherman portal created by Fidelity that au- Oaks, Calif. According to HUD, tomates home real estate transac- Prospect “created sham affiliated tions “from listing to closing,” and business arrangements for the puralso enables agents to select title pose of paying improper kickbacks” insurance and other services for to real estate and mortage brokers the transaction. and other service providers. Prospect denied that it violated Realty brokers signed “sub-license agreements” with Fidelity federal law but agreed to dismansubsidiaries to be listed on the tle the network it set up to pay the portal as service providers. Then, referral fees alleged by HUD. The as part of the deal, HUD said, Fi- network itself involved creation of delity subsidiaries paid participat- numerous limited liability compaing real estate brokers for referrals nies that purported to be legitimate joint ventures with Prospect of customers they provided. For its part, Fidelity insisted in but in fact were shells that “had
little or no employees, capital and/ or offices” — key tests of whether an affiliate is legal under federal law or exists solely to make referrals in exchange for payments, according to HUD. “In return for the referral of business,” said the agency, “Prospect shared 50 percent of its profits with these entities which HUD determined were not bona fide.” Ron Bergum, chief executive of Prospect, said in a statement that although the same business-generation model “is currently being used by several of our competitors,” the company has “respect” for HUD’s position. Bergum did not identify the competing firms still using what HUD considers kickback schemes. Still another issue involving controversial fees flowing to realty brokers emerged in two recent settlements in New Jersey: The charging of “admin” fees on top of standard commissions. Weichert South Jersey Inc. and Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors settled classaction suits challenging their col-
lection of extra money from thousands of clients at closings for which no additional services were provided. Both firms denied the allegations but agreed to cease charging the fees, which generally ranged from $150 to $275. A lawyer for the plaintiffs in both cases, Stephen DeNittis, said the class-action suits alleged violations of state laws that track federal law on realty broker compensation in home sales and purchases. An attorney for Prudential Fox & Roach, Jay Varon, said the company “believes that its charging of administration fees was perfectly lawful,” but settled to avoid additional litigation costs. Bottom line: While you’re not likely to detect some sophisticated referral games being played behind your back — that’s a job for federal regulators — you have no obligation to pay extra fees in home purchases or sales if nobody is providing additional, valuable services to you. Send email to kenharney@earthlink.net. WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP
Think function when planning your pergola When considering backyard construction projects, decks and patios are what most often come to mind. They certainly add a lot of outdoor living space, but they can be hot and exposed places during the height of summer. So if you already have your deck or patio project complete and you’d like to make it a more appealing place to spend time — and add to your home’s appearance and resale value at the same time — you might want to give thought to a pergola. A pergola is basically an arbor. Unlike a full patio cover, pergolas are designed to be partially open on top, providing broken sunlight and shade. Pergolas are made up of posts or columns that support cross rafters or even latticework on top, and sometimes are used to support vine plants. Their purpose is to provide shade and decoration. One of the joys of pergolas is the different design possibilities that they offer.
Design considerations When thinking about a pergola, you have a variety of things to take into consideration. Two of the most important are what you hope to achieve, and what its overall look will be. Since the pergola’s primary purpose is to provide shade, you’ll want to think about that first. Will it serve to cover a dining area or an outdoor cooking area, or do you want it to cover the entire deck or patio? Are you hoping to shade some of your home’s windows? Will the pergola be mostly open, to allow a lot of sunlight though, or will it be mostly closed, to break up the sun and create the maximum amount of shade? Would you like it to support living plants? Take into consideration the direction and angle of the sun at different times of the year. This information is available online for your particular location, or you can enlist the aid of an experienced solar designer. This information can be used to set the rafters or latticework on top of the pergola at specific angles so that the sun is blocked at certain times of the year but not at others. Pergolas can also cover a wide range of designs, from sleekly modern to classically ornate. Materials can include just about anything you can imagine that will stand up to the elements outside. They can be freestanding, or they can be attached to a wall along one or more sides to add support and to visually tie the structure to the house. As you begin to formulate your design, you’ll next want to consider how each of the individual elements will come together. The best place to start is with the columns or posts
Paul Bianchina HANDY @ HOME that support the structure. You can use pressuretreated 4-by-4 or 6-by-6 square lumber, left exposed or wrapped with a finish grade of lumber for a cleaner look. Naturally weather-resistant cedar, redwood and cypress are possibilities, as are more expensive woods such as teak and mahogany. If you want a more rustic look, consider natural wood logs. For a more classic look, there are lots of turned and fluted columns available in wood and lowmaintenance aluminum or synthetic resin materials, as well as stone and marble. You can also consider a wood post completely or partially wrapped with brick, rock or other masonry, or posts made of natural or painted steel, stainless steel or aluminum. The upper structure of the pergola is formed from structural beams that are run between the posts, with rafters that are placed on top of and perpendicular to the beams, forming a symmetrical pattern. Symmetry is a hallmark of an attractive pergola. The rafters can be installed so that they are parallel to the house or perpendicular to it, depending on appearance and structural considerations. Besides the columns, the rafters are the next most important design consideration. They typically overhang the beams by a foot or more, and the ends are usually angled or curved for additional aesthetic appeal. The rafters are supporting their own weight — plus the weight of any lattice you might put on them — so you have a lot of flexibility in their size and spacing. You may opt for 2-by lumber set with only 6 inches of space between them, or 4-by lumber spaced 4 feet or more apart. A second row of lumber may be installed on top of and perpendicular to the rafters for additional shade, or to support vines. Look at outdoor design magazines and websites to better understand the elements that make up good pergola design.
Permits and HOAs Remember that pergolas are a structural element of your home, and will probably require a building permit. Before you get started, be sure to check with your local building department, as well as your homeowners association, for any requirements or restrictions. 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
The longtime Bel-Air home of actress Elizabeth Taylor has sold.
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Bel-Air home sells BY LAUREN BEALE Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — The longtime Bel-Air home of actress Elizabeth Taylor has sold. The house came on the market in May at $8.6 million. The listing agent, David Mossler of Teles Properties in Beverly Hills, declined to reveal the sales price, and weeks or months may pass before it will appear in public records. Owned by the Oscarwinning actress since 1981, the 1960s ranch-style house sits on 1.27 acres, which include a swimming pool with spa, gardens and a koi pond. The 7,000square-foot home has a downstairs master suite, two other bedrooms and maid’s quarters. A second master suite upstairs has walls upholstered in her signature color: violet. Taylor, who died in March at 79, won Oscars for her performances in “Butterfield 8” (1960) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1966). She is ranked seventh on the American Film Institute’s greatest screen legends list.
Sally sells Oscar-winning actress Sally Field has sold her Malibu house for $5.65 million, the Multiple Listing Service shows. The two-story ranchstyle home sits on 3 acres with separate guest quarters, a pool, a lighted tennis court, a three-stall horse paddock and access to nearby riding trails on more than 2,000 acres of park land. The main home was built in 1958 and had been owned by Olivia Newton-John. Five bedrooms and six bathrooms lie within nearly 6,000 square feet of living space. Since she starred on the ’60s TV series “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun,” Field, 64, has made a name for herself on the big screen too in such films “Forrest Gump” (1994), “Places in the Heart” (1984) and “Norma Rae”
Academy Award winner Sally Field has listed her Malibu house at $6.95 million. The five bedroom, six-bathroom ranch has a lighted tennis court, pool and a threestall horse paddock. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE PHOTO
(1979). She played the matriarch in the recently canceled “Brothers & Sisters” (2006-present) and will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Steven Spielberg-directed film “Lincoln,” to be released next year. Field bought the property in 2004 for $4,822,500.
Osbourne realty show Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have listed their Hidden Hills estate for sale at $12,999,000. The 2.5-acre promontory sits off a cul-de-sac in the gated community. The Cape Cod-inspired mansion, built in 2001 and featured in the June issue of Architectural Digest, may not be what one might expect from the couple. The house has a paneled study with fireplace, a home theater and studio area, six en suite bedrooms and a guest apartment with kitchenette. The family room of the 11,000-square-foot home has sliding barn doors and a reclaimed brick fireplace. The grounds include a swimming pool, spa and a barbecue island. A bathroom by the pool raises the total number of baths to 10. Sharon Osbourne, 58, is a judge on “America’s Got Talent” (2007-present)
and a co-host on “The Talk” (2010-present). She also is the manager of Ozzy, 62, formerly lead singer of Black Sabbath before launching his solo career. He has sold more than 100 million albums over four decades and will be on tour again in Europe next month. They have owned the property since 2007, when they bought it for
$12,388,500. That’s just long enough for Sharon Osbourne to have thoughts of moving again. “I get itchy feet,” she said. “We’ve never stayed in any place longer than seven years.” The couple also have a Malibu Beach house for sale at $9.5 million. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Permits Oklahoma City Landmark Fine Homes LP, 7024 NE 116, residence, erect, $657,000. J.E. Dunn Construction Co., 4300 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $625,000. Shawn Driver, 6410 SW 3, shell building, erect, $612,780. Scott Webb, 10825 San Lorenzo Drive, residence, erect, $519,000. D&R Development, 3901 Thomas Road, officewarehouse, erect, $475,000. Stone Ridge Homes LLC, 15404 Kestral Lake Drive, residence, erect, $395,000. Elliott Architects, 3004 NE 63, restaurant, remodel, $350,000. Mike Davidson & Co. LLC, 14224 SE 44, residence, erect, $320,000. Steve Grissom Inc., 500 Old Home Place, residence, erect, $306,900. Stone Ridge Homes LLC, 15405 Kestral Lake Drive, residence, erect, $305,000. Belmonte Developers LLC, 9621 SW 30, residence, erect, $300,000. E-Z Living Homes Inc., 11601 Tuscany Ranch Road, residence, erect, $300,000. Cyntergy, 4420 S Western Ave., retail sales, remodel, $300,000. Dodson Custom Homes LLC, 10500 Berrywood Drive, residence, erect, $275,625. Elliot Architects, 8320 Northwest Expressway, restaurant, add-on, $250,000. Jason Powers Homes, 11328 Treemont Lane, residence, erect, $230,000. First Star Homes, doing business as Turner & Son Homes, 17400 Marsh Hawk Court, residence, erect, $228,000. First Star Homes, doing business as Turner & Son Homes, 17436 White Hawk Drive, residence, erect, $228,000. Seagull Homes, 5620 NW 130, residence, erect, $225,000. Trails End Homes Inc., 7733 Jesse Trail, residence, erect, $224,000. Bella Vista Homes LLC, 19505 Chestermere Circle, residence, erect, $220,000. Brass Brick III LLC, 19036 Meadows Crossing Drive, residence, erect, $211,000. Lippert Bros., 520 S Mustang Road, medical clinic-office, remodel, $207,375. Rose Creek Cottages Construction LLC, 17108 Trophy Drive, residence, erect, $200,000. Harvest Homes Properties LLC, 12 SW 174, residence, erect, $195,000. Harvest Homes Properties LLC, 17504 Tuscan Road, residence, erect, $180,000. Harvest Homes Properties LLC, 105 SW 174, residence, erect, $180,000. Blue Ribbon Construction LLC, 11925 Whitney Way, residence, erect, $180,000. Talavera Homes LLC, 3501 Wayfield Ave., residence, erect, $180,000. Maple Ridge Homes LLC, 19505 Chestermere Circle, residence, erect, $175,000. S.T. Development LLC, 24 SW 138 Terrace, duplex, erect, $175,000. S.T. Development LLC, 28 SW 138 Terrace, duplex, erect, $175,000. S.T. Development LLC, 32 SW 138 Terrace, duplex, erect, $175,000. S.T. Development LLC, 36 SW 138 Terrace, duplex, erect, $175,000. Jester (Bill) Jr 6501 Bentley Drive, residence, erect, $175,000. Sun Contracting LLC, 116 SW 174, residence, erect, $170,000. Dodson Custom Homes LLC, 10513 Elmwood Forest Drive, residence, erect, $167,577. Jester (Bill) Jr., 6309 Bentley Drive, residence, erect, $165,000. Two Structures LLC, 8304 NW 141 Circle, residence, erect, $165,000. Dodson Custom Homes
LLC, 17224 Ridgewood Drive, residence, erect, $164,625. Affinity Homes LLC, 201 SW 174, residence, erect, $160,000. McDermott Construction Co. LLC, 9116 NW 92 Terrace, residence, erect, $160,000. Paul Methvin Homes Inc., 8904 Estelle Manor Circle, residence, erect, $160,000. Johnston Builders LLC, 5613 NW 124, residence, erect, $160,000. Jester (Bill) Jr., 6305 Bentley Drive, residence, erect, $159,000. McDermott Construction Co. LLC, 9112 NW 91 Circle, residence, erect, $150,000. 2K Country Homes LLC, 8548 Bella Circle, residence, erect, $150,000. Oklahoma Heart Hospital, 4050 W Memorial Road, office, remodel, $150,000. Jester (Bill) Jr., 6001 Bent Wood Drive, residence, erect, $150,000. Dub Stone Construction Co., 10300 Dove Crossing Road, residence, erect, $147,000. 2K Country Homes LLC, 3204 Brookstone Lakes Drive, residence, erect, $140,000. 2K Country Homes LLC, 3213 Canton Trail, residence, erect, $140,000. Westpoint Homes, 15521 Creek View Drive, residence, erect, $130,000. Westpoint Homes, 15517 Creek View Drive, residence, erect, $130,000. Cliff Marical Homes Inc., 3408 Arcadia Drive, residence, erect, $130,000. Oklahoma Diamond Group LLC, 10916 NW 118, residence, erect, $120,000. Oklahoma Diamond Group LLC, 12121 SW 13, residence, erect, $120,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 304 Partridge Run Road, residence, erect, $120,000. J.C. Martin Properties LLC, 10813 NW 117 Place, residence, erect, $120,000. Larry Toombs, 13805 Canterbury Drive, residence, erect, $120,000. Larry Toombs, 13908 Oxford Drive, residence, erect, $120,000. Oklahoma Diamond Group LLC, 11725 Cherry Point Lane, residence,
REAL ESTATE erect, $120,000. Jim Collins, 12709 SE 38, residence, erect, $110,000. Home Creations, 3416 Morgan Creek Road, residence, erect, $107,500. Home Creations, 3409 Morgan Creek Road, residence, erect, $106,100. Lone Star Homes LLC, 6213 SE 79, residence, erect, $105,000. Home Creations, 3500 Morgan Creek Road, residence, erect, $104,800. Home Creations, 3021 NW 182 Terrace, residence, erect, $102,400. Home Creations, 3029 NW 182 Terrace, residence, erect, $102,400. Home Creations, 11216 NW 100, residence, erect, $100,700. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8508 SW 47 Circle, residence, erect, $100,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 8512 SW 47 Circle, residence, erect, $100,000. Monarch Construction Co. LLC, 10916 SW 30 Terrace, residence, erect, $100,000. Monarch Construction Co. LLC, 9724 Blue Jay Court, residence, erect, $100,000. Star Construction, 9820 SW 28, residence, erect, $99,000. Star Construction, 2824 Melina Drive, residence, erect, $99,000. Home Creations, 3209 Morgan Creek Road, residence, erect, $97,700. Dodson Custom Homes LLC, 2204 NW 195, residence, erect, $94,500. Gerard Jazzan, 612 N Kelham Ave., residence, erect, $90,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 6020 Johnnie Terrace, residence, erect, $80,000. Home Creations, 19621 Allergando Lane, residence, erect, $77,200. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 15316 Calm Wind Drive, residence, erect, $65,000. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation, 416 SE 15, recreation center, install, $60,000. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation, 8255 SE 104, recreation center, install, $60,000. Oklahoma Heart Hospital, 4050 W Memorial Road, office, remodel, $60,000. Witt Construction Inc., 13100 Big Cedar Lane, add-on, add-on, $53,000. Larry Brand, 7301 Northwest Expressway,
office, remodel, $50,000. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation, 400 N High Ave., recreation center, install, $50,000. Evans Building Concepts, 2751 E Hefner Road, accessory, erect, $50,000. Nabholz Construction, 4050 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $50,000. Nabholz Construction, 4050 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $50,000. Nabholz Construction, 4050 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $50,000. Nabholz Construction, 4050 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $50,000. Nabholz Construction, 4050 W Memorial Road, hospital, remodel, $50,000. Brent Cornman Construction, 1201 NW 178, retail sales, remodel, $46,000. Florida Construction, 12200 Oak Grove Drive, residence, erect, $40,900. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation, 2808 N Prospect Ave., recreation center, install, $40,000. No name provided, 600 N Meridian Ave., officewarehouse, remodel, $40,000. RGLA Solutions, 7638 W Reno Ave., retail sales, remodel, $40,000. Rigid Steel Structures, 800 W California Ave., group home, remodel, $33,000. Dandy Homes, 12501 SE 59, manufactured home, move-on, $30,000. David Pineda, 9009 NW 10, manufactured home, move-on-mobile home park, $27,995. Gerard Ryan, 7642 W Reno Ave., retail sales, remodel, $24,595. Ground Zero, 5500 NE 55, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $14,595. J. Thomas Schley, 11916 Shroyer Drive, residence, erect, $11,200. Lawn Master Outdoor Living LLC, 12225 Royal Coach Drive, accessory, erect, $10,761. No name provided, 1012 Dean Place, accessory, remodel, $10,000. ADG Inc., 301 N Walnut Ave., apartment, remodel, $9,000. ADG Inc., 301 N Walnut Ave., apartment, remodel, $9,000. ADG Inc., 301 N Walnut Ave., apartment, remodel,
THE OKLAHOMAN | NEWSOK.COM $9,000. ADG Inc., 301 N Walnut Ave., apartment, remodel, $9,000. ADGG Inc., 301 N Walnut Ave., apartment, remodel, $9,000. No name provided, 18517 Laurel Oak Drive, cabanagazebo, erect, $7,000. Juan Rodriguez, 19501 SE 104, barn, erect, $6,000. Terry Spencer, 1828 Bonnycastle Lane, residence, install-storm shelter, $6,000. David Roger, 6601 Green Meadow Lane, accessory, add-on, $5,760. Flat Safe Tornado Shelters, 2620 Lost Lake Lane, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $5,000. Ground Zero Shelters, 4724 Deer Ridge Blvd., storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $4,600. Mark Elwell, 1800 Norwich Place, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,300. Lisa A. Walters, 1120 SW 25, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $4,295. Mark A. Riley, 13724 Kirkland Ridge, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,295. Ground Zero Shelters, 10041 St Helens Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $4,250. Thompson Associates Investments, 1 NE 2, office, remodel, $4,203. Flat Safe Tornado Shelters, 12233 Rivendell Drive, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,800.
Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 5109 SE 82, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,600. Smart Shelters Inc., 2713 NW 168 Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,500. Sam Gresham, Architect, 520 N Hudson Ave., manufacturing, remodel, $3,500. Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 837 NW 44, storm shelter, add-on, $3,495. Smart Shelters Inc., 12600 N Rockwell Ave., storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,395. Smart Safe Enterprises, 6909 Fawn Canyon Drive, supplement, install-storm shelter, $3,395. James R. Smith, 4933 NW 35, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,395. Smart Safe Enterprises, 12404 Gaylon Circle, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,395. Smart Shelters Inc., 4120 NW 143, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,395. Darrell Ramsey, 17312 Vitoria Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,300. Robert Keith, 2817 SE 97, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,295. Kevin Smith, 2801 SW 78, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,200. Gisel Payne, 2328 SW Grand Blvd., residence, SEE PERMITS, PAGE 7F
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add-on, $3,000. James P. Moon, 13305 Creekside Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Smart Shelters Inc., 5917 NW 162, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,995. Smart Shelters Inc., 16201 Wind Crest Way, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,995. Michael and Francis McClintock, 16632 Halbrooke Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. Ground Zero Storm Shelter, 8113 NW 81, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Landon and Jennifer Hubbart, 3004 NW 191, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,800. Ground Zero Shelters
Inc., 1517 SE 45, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Ground Zero Shelters, 3725 Windgate East, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Yii Sing San and Yuan Yuan Shi, 2409 NW 162, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,750. Biggs Backhoe, 10013 NW 140, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,470. Biggs Backhoe, 1009 SW 53, storm shelter, install, $2,470. No name provided, 3221 SW 86, accessory, erect, $2,273. Home Creations, 11933 SW 9, temporary building, erect, $2,000.
Demolitions Humberto Virgen, 500 SE 14, gazebo. Maria R. Mateo, 721 SW 25, garage. L&S Demolition, 2501 NE 11, single-family residence.
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Deed in lieu of foreclosure saves time as a last resort BY GARY SINGER Sun Sentinel
Q. Can you please explain what a deed in lieu of foreclosure is and how it works? A. In a deed in lieu of foreclosure, you surrender your home to the lender to avoid the hassle of the lender filing a foreclosure action against you. Essentially, you’re making a pre-emptive strike and going out on your own terms rather than being forced out. Psychologically and emotionally, that’s important for a lot of people. In order for your lender to accept a deed-in-lieu,
your title to the property must be clear, meaning you have no other liens or judgments against you. Further, most lenders are hesitant to accept many deeds-in-lieu for fear of opening the floodgates to other homeowners wanting to hand back their properties. Banks like short sales better because the homeowners are doing all the work of finding the buyers. Your lender probably will not even consider a deed-in-lieu unless you have already tried a loan modification or a short sale. The beauty of a deedin-lieu is the simplicity.
Once your lender agrees, you just sign the documents and walk away. If you’re cooperative and leave the house in good condition, the lender may even give you a few thousand dollars in moving expenses, which is called “cash for keys.” You also may be released from ever having to repay the debt, but you should get a letter from the lender stating this before agreeing to a deed-in-lieu. But there also are major drawbacks. While traditional foreclosures and short sales tend to drag on for months, deeds-in-lieu happen quickly, so you won’t have the luxury of
taking your time to find a new place. Also, you may not be released from the debt, allowing the bank to come after you at a later date to repay the difference between what you owed on the mortgage and what the house eventually sold for. Finally, in a deed-in-lieu, just like with a regular foreclosure, your credit score will fall significantly. Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. The information and materials in this column are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed. Nothing in this column is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Garage sale tips offer valuable opportunities BY SUSAN DUNLAP McClatchy News Service
FORT WORTH, Texas — True story. The first words my now-19-year-old son read out loud were “garage” and “sale.” Spying the sign ahead, he knew, as did I, that those words held promise of a treasure yet to be found for mere pennies on the dollar. Today, garage sales are my brand of recyclingmeets-profit margin. If my kids outgrow something, or if an item has outlived its purpose, I put it aside to include in my next sale. Planning is key to a successful sale. Here’s how to do it.
It’s best to group similar items together when setting up a garage sale.
Laws and neighbors It is important to research and secure the permits required by local government. Check your city’s website for details. Because most municipalities restrict the number of signs you can post, an ad in the paper is money well spent. It is also a good idea to notify your neighbors of the impending sale. A flier dropped off a few days before will give them a headsup that traffic and parking may be heavy, and they can also plan to attend the sale.
Arrange your garage sale to allow for easy browsing.
Gather your goods
Price your items so that you won’t be bringing them back into your garage at the end of the day.
There are two main goals: First, to get rid of things, and second, to realize a little reward for the effort. This isn’t “Antiques Road Show” in the driveway, out to make a huge profit off that lamp Aunt May insisted you take. No, the sale is held to A) find a great home for that lamp and B) make a buck or two. Stockpiling items over the course of a few months — or in my case, a year —
should yield enough merchandise to make holding and attending a sale worthwhile. As you put things aside, make sure they are clean, that they work, that any needed repairs are done and that any necessary literature or accessories are included. A Barbie karaoke machine is only going to be valuable to the buyer if it includes the power cord and the
manual. Friends and neighbors are also good sources for sale items.
Setting up Think like a retail store owner. When you walk into your favorite shop, do you have to step over shoeboxes thrown willy-nilly on the floor and paw through crates of unfolded clothes? No, the owner has made an effort for you to see all that
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is available and has grouped everything in a pleasing way. If you have clothing for sale, borrow or rent a rolling rack. Shorts and pants are fine folded on a table, but shirts, dresses and jackets sell much better if they are on hangers. If you cannot locate a clothing rack, improvise one with a sturdy rod hung securely from the garage rafters. Look at what your inventory is like and group accordingly. Clothing, toys, books, electronics and household items are just a few of the categories that I put together. Items should be priced individually, with the exception of clothing. Nothing frustrates a shopper more than having to track down the sale host to get prices. (I try to price items as I stockpile them.) For clothing, a well-placed
price list is all you need (for example: T-shirts, $1; Dresses, $5). While some items may be worth more than others, the simplicity of a list keeps traffic and merchandise moving. Also, make sure you have a copy of the price list at the “checkout.” One nonsale item that is essential is a power cord that buyers can use to test electronic items.
Keep people hydrated Summer is the optimum time for garage sales. Make it easier for people to stay outside in the heat and keep shopping by selling water. My daughter is in charge of her own concession stand for hot, thirsty buyers. Consider selling lemonade or baked goods. It is a good money-earning opportunity for kids, and a way to keep buyers engaged.
Set reasonable prices Again, you are asking customers to buy what you no longer want. So even if that fan cost $60 new, don’t expect to get even half of that at a garage sale. Price it to move; $10-$15 for an almost-new fan is far more reasonable. Price
your items so that you won’t be bringing them back into your garage at the end of the day. If you have more expensive items to offer, like a flat-screen TV, do a little research. Look at websites like Craigslist to see what people are asking locally for items like yours, and price it for less. Don’t be reluctant to bargain with potential buyers. At my sales, prices are typically firm at the beginning of the sale day, 8 a.m., and discounts are offered as the day wears on.
Make checkout easy Just like a store, make it easy for buyers to pay for their items. We set up a table at the sale entrance with price lists, a calculator, a cash box, a supply of bags and a tablet to keep track of sales (if more than one person is hosting). It is important to have enough change on hand. If yours is the first sale buyers attend, you’ll soon be awash in $20 bills, so make sure you have plenty of small bills, as well as quarters. One tip: A carpenter’s apron makes a handy cash holder and change-maker. To keep everything safe, lock up extra money. Garage sales are typically understood to be all sales final, but there are exceptions. If key components are missing or broken, the buyer should expect to be able to return the item for a refund. At our last sale, we sold a bug zapper that was still in the original box and that we assumed worked. It didn’t, so we gave the guy his $10 back. It turns out that we were able to locate the receipt and return it to Walmart for a $50 refund. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Stucco eyesore transformed into charmer BY LISA BOONE Los Angeles Times
When Amy Lippman first called her architect about renovating a Carpinteria, Calif., beach house she had just bought, she tried to find humor in the design challenge ahead by asking: “Do you want to work on a Taco Bell?” The house wasn’t really a fast-food drive-thru, of course, but a 1977 stucco box with unfortunate architectural flourishes. Lippman’s husband, Rodman Flender, thought she was nuts. After viewing the property for the first time, Los Angeles architect Rachel Allen had to agree with her client’s initial assessment. “It was one of the ugliest houses I’ve ever seen,” Allen said, recalling kitschy porthole windows and a “hideous” stucco job. But she also saw beyond the facade. “As an architect, I have a soft spot for helping out troubled properties,” Allen said. “The house was so bad, we actually got turned on by the challenge in making it sing.” The dark, somber “hobbit house with low ceilings” was worth the effort mainly because of its location. For Lippman, a writer and producer for TV and film, and Flender, a filmmaker, the beach house was to be a family retreat — 200 steps from a pristine stretch of Carpinteria State Beach and a 71-minute drive from their house on the westside of L.A. The couple chose to remodel the nearly 3,000square-foot home in two phases over four years. They began by tearing out a strange mishmash of fences, installing a new perimeter and moving the garage to open up the yard. During the second
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Amy Lippman bought this 1977 stucco house in Carpinteria, Calif. This is the home before it was renovated. MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE PHOTOS Amy Lippman and husband Rodman Flender’s bedroom is shown in their dramatically remodeled California beach house.
As daylight begins to fade, the stairway is illuminated by the chandelier.
phase, the house was gutted. On the first floor, the low ceiling was raised to make dark interiors open and airy. A stairway by the entry was moved to the rear of the house, so sunlight and ocean breezes could flow in through the front. Upstairs, where the stairwell used to be, Allen added a casual library for weekend guests. Because access to and from the beach was important, custom built aluminum doors that combine glass and screens were added to enhance the home’s breezy, indooroutdoor feel. Lippman said the home’s design sensibility
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Ready To Move In! 2 Bed, Like New A/C Shed & Shade, $11,500 www.midstatehousing.com 405.527.5669
1 & 2 BD & Townhouses •City bus route/Shopping •Washer/Dryer hookups
WHY RENT? Own 3bd for $325mo wac. Fireplace, well insulated, vinyl sided, shingle roof. 405-787-5004
946-6548
'97 Spirit 16x80 3bd, carport, storage & deck. $16,000 TO BE MOVED 405-250-7998 SOLITAIRE w/appls 2bd 2bth, fp, cov porch & carport $35K 405-760-1486 3/2 Bath Repo set up in quiet park. Ready to move in Free phone app 631-7600 **NEW** 1216 sq ft $25,995 - 1 only Maxeys Homes 631-3600 Over 100 Repos on Land or 0 down w/your Land! WAC 866-764-3200,405-631-3200 Rent to Own: Nice 2&3bd MWC $350&up 390-9777
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I BUY HOUSES Any condition. No cost to U 495-5100 Owner carry with down Nice homes and fixers James 417-2176 Owner carry with down Nice homes and fixers James 417-2176
Looking for modest 1 or 2 bedroom home in OKC metro area 405-390-8407
Home Mortgages 334.5 We show you how to get the best home loan! Call Amy at American Mortgage, 405-308-2884.
Industrial Property
Price Reduced $8,000 1412 SW 67th sharp 3bd brick home 1car ch/a, large covered patio, great area, priced to sell$69,900 Fidelity 692-1661 410-4200
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Special Disaster Programs Zero Down! Own Land/ Family Land Zero down. Instant rebates/furniture allowance up to $8000. Free phone application WAC 405-631-7600
Valencia Apts 2221 N. Meridian
$200 OFF
Washer/Dryers, Fireplaces PC Schools-Townhouses
Vacation Property For Sale 347 FALCONHEAD Buy now while the prices are low 2b 2ba on golf course overlooking the lake, close to Lodge/ restaurant. Completely furnished 580-276-2761
Commercial RE Business Property For Rent 360 Nichols Hills shopping center, 7608 N Western. 1200sf MOL, $930/mo. $930 dep. Call 370-1077
Office Space For Rent
Apartments Bethany/ Warr Acres 420.5 $99 Move In Special 1 & 2bds, carports, coin lndry $345-445 470-3535
Edmond
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VERY, VERY QUIET Near mall, schls, hosp, Try Plaza East 341-4813
MWC
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$200 OFF RENT 1 & 2 bedrooms. Spring Tree Apartments. 405-737-8172. Free Month Rent! 1&2bd QUIET! Covered Parking Great Schools! 732-1122
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3037 North Rockwell
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First Month’s Rent LARGE TOWNHOMES & APARTMENTS • Washer, Dryers, pools • PC Schools, fireplaces
GREAT Space Williamsburg OFFICE Various NW locations 7301 NW 23rd MOVE IN SPECIALS 787-1620 300-6000sf 946-2516
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$99 SPECIAL Lg 1bdr, stove, refrig., clean, walk to shops. $335 mo. 632-9849
$99 Move In Special!!! Lg 1 and 2 Bdr, $345 to $420 mo. 632-9849
$89 FIRST MONTH Bring this ad for Special. Affordable Luxury Spacious, too 416-5259 TUSCANY VILLAGE Walford Apts-Midtown518 NW 12 large 1bd 1ba 1100sf $875mo $775dep washer/dryer hookup Basement efficiency $425mo $325dp 409-7989 »» ALL BILLS PAID »» 1 Beds-Move in Today! $99 First Month 2 Beds & Townhomes, too DREXEL ON THE PARK Pool & Park 293-3693 THE BELMONT First Month $87.50 1,2,3 Beds 455-8150 MOVE IN TODAY PC SCHOOLS Quiet & Clean 1 bed, 1 bath, w/d hkup ¡ 3838 N. Ann Arbor ¡ $200dep, $450mo ¡ Move-In Now! 833-7901 or 210-8695
Oakwood Apts 5824 NW 34 K off special 1bd 1bath $315/mo $175/dep, you pay elec 409-7989 no sec8
CAVE CREEK ON ROCKWELL
OKC Southwest
Florence Apt 429 NW 11 Downtown view! 650sf Midtown Studio, Granite counter. Free Laundry! $750mo $400dp non downtown view $675mo $400/dep 409-7989
8100 N. MacArthur Blvd. »»» 721-5455 »»»
All Utilities Cable High speed internet Telephone Fully Equipped Kitchen Linens Free Laundry Business Center 2 Pools Free Movie Rental Breakfast Mon.-Fri. Social Hour Free Gym Passes
1 & 2 BEDROOMS Furnished & Unfurnished NEWLY REMODELED GATED COMMUNITY
•ABC• Affordable, Bug free, Clean » 787-7212»
Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 370-1077
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OKC Northwest
PARKLANE
Rates starting at $800.00 month. First month FREE. Citadel Suites, 5113 N. Brookline 405-942-0016 www.citadel suites.com Including are the following:
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Abandoned D/W set up on 5 acres. Brick foundation, driveway, ready to move in. Free phone application 405-631-7600
Open Houses 334.2
40ac., hunting land only, Hughes Co., Must Sell $27,000 obo 405-889-9272
5824 S. Shartel Avenue, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, $45,000 550-2145.
The adjacent communal bathroom was designed with the YMCA in mind: double sinks, twin stall showers, plus direct access from the beach. Allen created a pretty pale blue cast by pairing white tile from Ann Sacks with light blue grout. The rest of the house is furnished with simple slipcovered and upholstered furnishings and in-
Real Estate Wanted
PIEDMONT OPEN SAT 2-4 & SUN 2-5. Model home. New hms on 1/2 ac lots. Info also available for new hms in other additions. From NW Expwy & Sara Rd go 4.5 mi N. Cleaton & Assoc 373-2494
Rodman Flender and son Haskell showcase their guitar skills on the patio of their Carpinteria, Calif., beach house.
playful touches: a dining room table covered in canvas and finished in nail heads, and outside, a retractable awning that can provide shade for two dining room tables pushed together — another communal gathering place. The couple even considered a periscope. “I like the idea of it,” Lippman said thoughtfully, clearly not letting go of the concept.
Shawnee Twin Lakes Lake frnt New mfg 2128sf 3/2/2 $175K OBO 245-6810
OWNER FINANCING $2000 down No Credit Ck 1124 SW 24 3/2 $51,000 2420 SW 31 4/1 $1K dwn 524 SW 26 2/1 $500 dwn » 596-4599 410-8840 »
On the lake, beautiful 4BR/2BA, 3 car, great loc 692-4138 or 949-9310
was clear: “I wanted things to be weird and funny. Not somber or grown-up.” Client and architect incorporated traditional elements in unexpected ways. The home’s unconventional choices are immediately apparent as soon as one enters the house: The entire first floor is covered in pebble flooring, tiny sand-colored rocks sealed with resin. Upstairs, an oversized clock and an anatomical sketch in the kitchen add to the sense of fun that permeates the getaway. In the living area, colorful thrift store paintings are arranged against museum-white walls. Other
1st 3 Months Rent 947-1703 5744 NW 16th summeroaksapts.com 2528 NW 12 1bd 1ba 1000sf $475/mo $250/dp garage extra 409-7989 no sec 8
$330mo. Furnished 1 bed 2820 S Robinson 232-1549
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Condominiums, Townhouses For Rent 441 2 bed, NW, ch&a, washer, dryer, all appliances, $495, $300 dep, 326-3370 Quiet NW Townhome, 1 bed + study, 1K bath $500 mo ‘ 748-3868 Nantucket Gated, 2bd, 1.5ba, W/D, No pets. 3200 W Britton 922-1022
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2317 N Woodward 1bed 1bath 1car, 1000sf $550 $350dp 409-7989 No sec8 Historic area, 1bed $410 2607 N Dewey 232-9101
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Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 370-1077
Duplexes, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, some new, some gated, call Rick, 405-830-3789.
3400 N Robinson 1bed 1bath $425mo $250dep 850sf 409-7989 no sec 8
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No App Fee, Deposit WAC 2bd 1.5ba, poolside, 19th & MacArthur 943-0907
Furnished/Unfurnished Bills Paid » Wkly/Monthly Wes Chase Apts, Elk Horn Apts, Hillcrest 370-1077
Briargate Apts 1bd 1ba $550/mo $250/dp 850sf 409-7989 no sec 8 MAYFAIR Great location! 1/2 bd W/D hdwd flr quiet secure ngbrhood ¡947-5665 » MOVE IN SPECIAL » LARGE 1, 2 & 3 BEDS Rockwell Arms, 787-1423
BANK ON IT!
RE for rent Bethany/ Warr Acres 464.5 2 bed, 1 bath, ch&a, new storm windows, shop building, $650, available August 1st, 787-8590.
Only $455Casady 751-8088 800 N. Meridian 1bd All bills paid 946-9506 $350mo 1bd 1ba very clean stove/fridge 405-818-4089
Choctaw
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3 bed, 2 bath, fireplace double wide in Choctaw $700mo. 405-812-5230
OKC Northwest
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES
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Updated 3 bed, 1K bath, 3 car, new paint, carpet, etc, $1000 month, 4204 NW 54th, 830-3399.
914 Crown 3/2/2 $925 524 NW 139 3/2/2 $995 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com
1011 NW 35th 2bd 1bath, 1237sf, wood flrs, $900/mo $800/dep 409-7989 no sec 8
Close to UCO 3 bed, 2liv, 1bath, $825 mo, no pets, avail 8/1, 405-562-0063
3/1.5/2 T-House, appls, w/d, no section 8 & no pets, $600 month, $600 deposit, 405-326-0976.
15604 SUGAR LOAF $1595 MO. 2,520 sf, 3/2.5/3/ofc. 209-9303 3812 NE 140 Terr Cir. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, ch&a $1000/month, 627-2794. 312 Sunnyside in Mdowlaks 3br/1ba/1car gar, $700mo Avail NOW! 702-277-7553
Harrah
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3/2/1, clean, new paint, kitchen appl's, avail now, $700 + deposit, 454-2314
2618 NW 50 2bd 2ba 2car 1200sf Contemporary condo all appls $1150 mo $1000 dep 409-7989 Lrg 2 bd, lndry rm, cov'd park, 0 pets 1946 NW 15 $600+$300dep 840-3843 Brick 3bd 2ba, landscaped, 1600sf, fenced, storage, sunroom $1075 255-4300 Country living in town, 3 bed, 2 bath, ch&a, $650 + deposit, 799-6610.
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Nice 2bd, 1ba, no pets, abt 1100sf, ch&a, $550+dep, near Shep Mall 301-2386
6302 Cedar Crk 4/3/3 $1795 8412 Willow View 3/2 $950 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com
OCU-SHEP-HIST 4bd 2ba hardwood floors $450-$650; T.I. 524-0222
Jones
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11705 N Francis 2/1.5/2 2story, $650mo, $500dep TMS Properties 348-0720 New Patio Home. Gated comm. 2bd 2ba 122nd & Rockwell. $1300 285-6312
504 E Indian Spacious 4bd home, 2 full bath, 1 car detached gar, completely remodeled, fresh paint inside & out, new roof, only $725. Fidelity Real Estate 692-1661, 410-4300
2/1/1, $500 month, $100 off 1st month rent, ch&a, 831-0207.
1 mi E of Tinker, 3/1/2 ch&a, util rm, $575+$300 dep, No pets. 732-4351
OKC Southeast
228 W Pratt 3/2/2 $950 421 N Key 2bed $525 681-7272
Duplexes OKC Northwest
Edmond
3bd, 2ba, ofc, Edm Schl. N of Kirkpatrick, E of Broadway, W of Blvd, $1600mo. Will negotiate. Kathi 850-5862
expensive IKEA accessories, accented by flea market finds that Lippman has collected over the years. “Amy has an incredible eye. She is like the Terminator: She can go to a junkyard and zero in on a unique artwork, a doorknob,” Flender said, adding later, “She’s got the eye to find that one thing.”
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1200 Karen Lane 3 bd, 1.5ba, 2car, fenced, ch/a, clean $595, 476-5011 »
224 SE 58th 1/1 6300 S Byers 3/1/1 4513 SE 25th 4/1/1 3921 Pearl Way 3/1/1 1144 SE 23 3/1.5/1 681-7272
Moore
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5501 Bodine Dr. 3bd 1.5ba, 2car, fenced, ch&a clean, $579, 476-5011 »
4bd 2ba doublewide 5acre $1000 (WAC - No Horses) Home&RanchRlty 794-7777
Sec 8 OK New R. Home 4bdr/1bth $780/m sep util, 2-car port 759-6828
4bd, 2ba, 2car, 516 St. Charles Circle, $995+dep. Open Sun 2-3, 641-7196
$500 OFF 1st Mo! 3/2/2 $1,095/mo, Moore Schls, Avail 8/1. 888-213-3805
2408 W. Park Pl, 3/2/2, newer, $965+dep, pets ok, 285-0305, 823-6550.
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, fenced backyard, Sec 8 OK. $725 + dep. 850-0011
Newalla
3 bed, 4912 Creekwood $750; dwtwn apt, 1 bed $400 effic $350; 749-0603
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3/2 Mbl Hm 895 Sq Ft 2 Acres $525 + Dep WAC 3/2/2 + office 1700 Sq Ft 1.5Acres $1150 + Dep WAC Home&RanchRlty 794-7777
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7404 NW 129 3/2.5/3 $1495 10109 IslandView3/2/2$995 1435 NW 99 3/1.5/1 $775 2440 Huntleigh3/1.5/2 $895 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com RENT TO OWN PC Schl, 9507 Ritter Rd., 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, $1195/month, $3000 down, call 633-2114. 6021 NW 58th Terr 3bed 2bath 1car, PC Schools, $950mo, $950dep 1600sf 409-7989 no section 8
OKC Southwest
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3/2/3 very nice! 12509 Quartz Pl. Rockport Addn. $1250/mo. SINGH Realty 329-2338. 1124 SW 38th, nice 3bd home, new carpet, clean, fenced $550mo nice area Fidelity692-1661, 410-4300 Nice 4 bedroom house ch&a big yard, nice neigborhood Section 8 OK. Laura 413-8475 413-0540 TWO 3/2/2, NOT the usual rentals, v. clean, good area, $725. - $850. » 878-8747 3318 S McKinley 2/1/1, stv, fridge, no sec 8, no pets $550+dep. 681-9865
OKC Southwest
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Newly Remodeled 3 bd, 1 ba $675+dep. 414-2578 2721 Murray Dr. 2 bedroom, W/D hook-up $450 mo, $300 dep ¡¡ 631-8039 ¡¡ Rental List at 4524 S May 1-4 Beds from $325-675 SW Home Rentals 681-7272
Village/ Nichols Hills 481.5 1116 Park Manor 3/1.5/1 New tile/carpet, fenced, fp office, laundry rm $1500mo $1200dp TMS Prop348-0720
Norman
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3/2/2 1205 Briar Patch Way, remod., $900+dep, 285-0305 or 823-6550.
Mobile Home Rentals 483 1bd, 1ba, Midwest City, ch&a, w/d hookup, $465 mo, $250 dep, 476-3643. Rent to Own: Nice 2&3bd MWC $350&up 390-9777
Roommates Wanted
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M OSU student to share new 3bd house in Stillwater, avail 8/1 580-530-0078
Rooms For Rent
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Single open minded female wants roommate to share house, smoking okay, $400 mo, 326-9114 Christian F seeking renter for room across from UCO $330 + $100 dep 509-6789
Senior Living 489.5 Senior Living 62+ IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! 1 bedroom. 681-7423
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