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HOUSE PLAN

Brick home

The Tealwood

The Listing of the Week is a large, two-story house in Edmond’s Olde Towne Villas neighborhood.

This compact house plan has a surprisingly spacious feel.

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House of Hope aids kids’ group HOUSING | PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF STYLISH THREE-BEDROOM HOME WILL BENEFIT CAVETT KIDS FOUNDATION BY DYRINDA TYSON For The Oklahoman dyrinda@gmail.com

Walking through the home at 16117 Cale Drive, it might be easy to forget it’s an entry-level home coming in at about 1,600 square feet. But then, that’s kind of the point. Designer and builder Steve Allen has taken many of the features that make his bigger homes so attractive — granite counter tops, LED lights in the kitchen, custom tile work and hand-scraped wooden floors — and, through AllenStyle Homes, distilled them into a smaller footprint in his Parke Place neighborhood near NW 160 and Rockwell Avenue. The three-bedroom, two-bath home packs a hefty punch for its price, set at $199,000. A domed feature in the entryway frames a sparkling glass light fixture. The laundry Steve Allen of AllenStyle Homes shows the House of Hope, 16117 Cale Drive, a charity fundraiser by the Oklaroom is large, and the flat- homa Home Builders Foundation. PHOTOS BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN screen television is built in over the fireplace. The master bathroom features ornate glass tile work, and a large closet lies just beyond. “We know there are a lot of features in this house that you typically don’t get for that kind of money,” Allen said. But the nicest feature of all? Hope. The home is this year’s Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation House of Hope. Money generated from selling the home will benefit Cavett Kids Foundation, an Oklahoma City-based organization that works with children diagnosed with lifeSteve Allen’s AllenStyle Homes loaded this 1,600-square-foot home with extras usually seen only in bigger threatening illnesses. upscale homes. The home is at 16117 Cale Drive in the Parke Place addition near NW 160 and Rockwell Avenue. The Central Oklahoma It is the House of Hope, a charity fundraiser by the Oklahoma Home Builders Foundation. Home Builders Association established Oklahoma Home Builders the association’s Home Ronald McDonald House, In the foundation’s work the foundation is give Foundation in 2000 as an Builders Care Committee. YWCA Passages and In- with Cavett Kids, it’s those families a ChristThe foundation has fant Crisis Services. avenue to raise money for about lightening spirits. mas,” he said. children’s charities in a worked with Cavett Kids “It’s pretty big. It’s an Dealing with illness and The foundation throws a five-county area. It has three times, and it has incredible thing,” she said. the resulting medical bills Christmas party for the raised more that $500,000 helped other children’s “I have a huge passion for can grind down parent and children and their families, over the years, said Laurie charities as well, Mat- it. It makes me want to cry child alike, Allen said. Matthews, chairwoman of thews said, including the just talking about it.” “So what we do through SEE HOPE, PAGE 2E

Here’s how to romance potential buyers Falling in love and buying a home have a lot in common, according to Sid Davis, a veteran real estate broker and author. “In both cases, first impressions are huge,” Davis said. He contends that most homebuyers are hooked within three minutes of walking through the front door of a house that meets their requirements and shows well. “People absolutely buy homes on emotion. Then they look for facts or evidence to con themselves and others into thinking it was a rational choice,” said Davis, the author of “Home Makeovers That Sell.” “Folks have certain subconscious images of what a home should look like. When they find one that resonates with those images, they’ll probably buy it.” Here are a few pointers for home sellers — and their listing agents — on how to romance potential buyers: I Surround your property with good-looking landscaping. For those wishing to make a strong first impression, nice landscaping is a must, said Mary Biathrow, a real estate broker and

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former director of the Council of Residential Specialists (www.crs.com). One common mistake of home sellers is to let bushes and trees grow too tall or too close to the front of their home. “Anything that’s overgrown in your front yard will dwarf your house and make it look smaller and darker. You want landscaping to add allure to your house, not hide it,” Biathrow said. I Enhance your front door. Merrill Ottwein, a real estate broker who works solely with buyers, said many are turned off by an unkempt front door. “Buyers’ minds hop from A to B. If the front door is shabby, people wonder what the heck else is also wrong inside,” said Ottwein, a former president of the National As-

sociation of Exclusive Buyer Agents (www.naeba.org). All too often, he said, home sellers overlook the appearance of their front door. This is especially likely if they habitually enter through a garage or back door. Yet homebuyers almost always enter from the front. I Make sure your front-door locks function easily. “You’re talking peanuts to replace locks, which is really nothing compared with your total investment in your house and how much you have riding on its sale,” Ottwein said. If you have two or more locks on your front door, he recommends you eliminate all but the deadbolt. Home sellers should also make sure their doorbell works perfectly. “Having a malfunctioning doorbell is a sign of trouble to buyers. Amazingly, it can be a deal killer in and of itself,” Ottwein said. I Purge any bad smells from your property. “Air fresheners can be overpowering and yet ineffective at the

same time. They’re no substitute for a top-to-bottom cleaning of your property,” Ottwein said. Those with pet odors embedded in their carpets have no choice but to have their carpeting professionally cleaned or, preferably, replaced. A home that’s pristine, free of pet problems and mold issues should also be free of bad smells — assuming that it’s inhabited by non-smokers. I Embellish your place with fresh flowers. Some home sellers balk at the expense of keeping their vases filled throughout their showing period. But Ottwein contends the expense is often justified, given the positive impression fresh flowers leave with potential buyers. They’re especially important during an open house. “Don’t try to skimp by using fake flowers. Fresh flowers increase the value of your home in the estimation of buyers and could be your secret weapon to get the place sold quickly,” he said. To contact Ellen James Martin, email her at ellenjamesmartin@gmail.com. UNIVERSAL UCLICK

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TAXING QUESTION The popular $250,000 to $500,000 tax-free exclusion of capital gains on sales of homes could be a target in a postelection effort to reduce the federal debt and deficit. PAGE 3E

IN BRIEF

TIPS ON HOME DECORATING Husband-and-wife designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz share the thought process behind their hip home-decorating style in their new book, “Home By Novogratz.” The couple, stars of an HGTV show by the same name, offers a look at 20 homes they’ve redecorated for clients, including skateboarder Tony Hawk and singersongwriter Suzanne Vega. All the homes showcase the Novogratzes’ signature style, which is contemporary, innovative and often playful. The book includes budget breakdowns, an uncommon element in decorating books, particularly those that feature the homes of high-profile people. “Home By Novogratz,” published by Artisan Books, sells for $35 in hardcover.

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Q. A recent article mentioned it’s unsafe to use a light bulb with a higher wattage than the lamp or fixture is designed for. I’ve often wondered how I should know that. For instance, the bulb in my garage ceiling burned out, but I couldn’t tell what size bulb to replace it with. I chose caution and used a 60-watt bulb, but that is really dim. Any suggestions? A: If you don’t know the wattage limit, it’s usually safe to use a 40-watt bulb, said John Drengenberg, manager of consumer affairs for Underwriters Laboratories. However, as you already noted, that’s pretty dim. So instead of using a traditional incandescent bulb, you might want to use a compact fluorescent bulb, which provides much more light for less wattage. MCT INFORMATION SERVICES

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Left: A flat-screen TV built in over the fireplace is one feature of the living room in the home by AllenStyle Homes at 16117 Cale Drive, site of the House of Hope. PHOTOS BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN

Hope: Film being shot in addition FROM PAGE 1E

doling out presents and bringing in Santa Claus to mingle with the children. “It’s just a great, great time,” Allen said. “It’s just something to where the kids can be kids, and the parents, it helps them immensely as well.” The foundation sends out feelers each year looking for a builder to volunteer for House of Hope duty. Authentic Custom Homes built last year’s home, and Allen said he took the opportunity this year to roll out his smallbut-intense home concept. “We wanted to let people benefit from what we do,” he said. Parke Place itself was an experiment of sorts, a smaller neighborhood of 45 homes incorporating elements such as porches, outdoor shutters and stained concrete with more than 5 acres of common areas bringing it all together. The tranquility belies the fact that some of the busiest parts of Oklahoma City, including Quail Springs Mall, lie a short distance away. In the two

Granite kitchen counters are featured in the House of Hope. PHOTOS BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN

years since he started the neighborhood, Allen said it has proven popular. “We’re almost sold out,” he said. Meanwhile, a video crew has been shooting in Parke Place for “The Jogger,” an independent work by Oklahoma City-based Tee Rob Productions starring “Friday Night Lights”

Dark-stained cabinetry adds to the warmth of color in the master bedroom.

alum Derek Phillips. The production filmed in and around Oklahoma City through October, and Allen volunteered interiors in two of Parke Place’s unsold homes. They shot exteriors there as well. “All the neighbors are great with it,” Allen said. “They think it’s fun we’re able to do that.”

And there are perks, he added. “Somebody will get to move into the house that was actually in a film.” For more information on the House of Hope, call Matthews at 550-3952 or Terri Akers, executive director of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, at 843-1508.

The entry way at the House of Hope, by AllenStyle Homes, 16117 Cale Drive.

A tray ceiling and sitting area are featured in the master bedroom at 16117 Cale Drive.

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A taxing question for homeowners WASHINGTON — Could the popular $250,000 to $500,000 tax-free exclusion of capital gains on sales of homes be a target in any broad-scale, postelection effort to reduce the federal debt and deficit? Absolutely. Though far more public attention has been given to the presidential candidates’ proposals for reining in the mortgage interest deduction, the capital gains exclusion is one of a number of housing “preferences” — subsidies — embedded in the tax code that are on the table in fiscal negotiations beginning later this month on Capitol Hill and likely extending well into 2013. Nonpartisan, corporate-backed groups such as Fix the Debt, which has nearly 100 CEOs of bluechip companies such as GE, Dow Chemical, AT&T and Microsoft on its list of supporters, define the report of President Obama’s

deficit reduction commission as the starting “framework” for their forthcoming national debt-reduction campaign. The deficit commission, headed by former Wyoming Republican Sen. Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, White House chief of staff for Bill Clinton, called for eliminating or restricting most current tax deductions as part of a plan to reduce the federal deficit by $4 trillion by 2020. The commission also envisioned deep cuts in federal spending and a reduction in corporate and personal income tax rates. Though the commission carved out one possible exception for housing — converting the mortgage interest deduction to a 15percent tax credit — tax experts say that under the Simpson-Bowles version of fiscal reform, virtually all real estate write-offs, including the capital gains exclusion, would disappear in a vastly simplified

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federal tax code. Others on the list: deductions for local and state property taxes; federal tax exemption for interest on state government bond issues used to help provide mortgages for moderateincome home purchasers; and exemption for income taxation of mortgage amounts forgiven by lenders in loan modifications and short sales. The exclusion of home sale profits, which is projected to save homeowners $86 billion between 2010 and 2014 according to congressional tax estimates, allows taxpayers who have owned and used their principal residences for two years out of the five

years preceding a sale to escape capital gains taxation on as much as the first $250,000 (for single filers) and $500,000 (married joint filers) of the profits they make from the transactions. The ability to pocket home sale gains without taxation is available to all qualified owners once every two years. But it is of special importance to preretirees and retired owners as it allows many of them to owe no federal taxes on their home sale gains — most sales do not generate anywhere near the $250,000 or $500,000 threshold limits — and to factor this tax-free money into planning for their retirement years. A Pew Research Center study released Oct. 22 found that growing numbers of American adults are worried about having enough money for retirement — nearly 40 percent describe themselves as being in this category, up

from 25 percent in a similar study in 2009. Though families’ real estate equity holdings were hit hard by the recession and housing bust, Americans still have approximately $7.3 trillion available to them, according to the latest Federal Reserve quarterly study. In a so-called “grand bargain” comprehensive reform plan based on the Simpson-Bowles framework, as advocated by Fix the Debt, owners might pay ordinary income taxes at a lower rate but could also lose valuable preferences built into the tax code over a period of decades that were designed to encourage ownership of a home. Whether the net financial benefits of the lower tax brackets would outweigh owners’ loss of deductions for mortgage interest and other current advantages — including tax-free treatment of gains on sales of their homes — would depend on the specifics of the grand bargain,

phase-in timetables for the tax code changes, and on each owner’s personal situation. Bottom line here: Almost no one opposes the concept of reducing the federal deficit. But how this is achieved — who gets hurt, who benefits — will be key. During the coming lame-duck congressional session and into the new Congress, a variety of plans are expected to surface, some cutting spending drastically, others claiming to straighten out the tax code by ridding it of special preferences for individuals while lowering rates for big corporations. If you own a home, keep your eye on the tax deduction ball. The largest single tax-free benefit most owners will ever receive from the federal government could be in play. Ken Harney’s email address is kenharney@earthlink.net. WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP

Precautions minimize DIY dangers BY MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE Akron Beacon Journal

AKRON, Ohio — Bob Campbell has done his own concrete work for years. So the Akron do-ityourselfer never thought twice about laying the concrete foundation for his new carport. Until he got into the shower afterward, and the skin on his knees came off. Campbell’s skin had come into contact with lime from the cement portion of the concrete. When alkaline compounds get moist from water or sweat, the reaction can eat away at skin and other tissue. It had never happened to Campbell before, so he didn’t know about the potential danger. And because he didn’t know about the danger, he didn’t read the warning on the bill of sale he got from the company that delivered the concrete. A month after the accident, Campbell’s wounds have healed with no longterm damage. But he wanted other homeowners to know about the hazard in the hope of sparing someone else. That’s the thing about do-it-yourselfers: It’s not uncommon for handy types to plunge into projects with more confidence than know-how. And sometimes that can-do cavalierness can have painful consequences. Accidents from projects around the house send thousands of do-it-yourselfers to emergency rooms each year. For example, in 2010, lawn mowers sent an estimated 89,518 people for treatment in the United States; home workshop power saws, 80,688 people; and workshop manual tools, 131,762 people, according to the most recent figures available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. John Drengenberg of Underwriters Laboratories and Christy Beeghly of the Ohio Department of Health offered some suggestions for reducing DIY injuries. I Don’t take any project lightly. Even something as simple as changing a light bulb can have potential danger, said Drengenberg, manager of consumer affairs for UL. Screw in a bulb that uses more watts than a socket is rated for, and heat can build up over time, he noted. That can damage the socket, the wires in the fixture or even the wiring in the wall, possibly sparking a fire. His point: Lose the Ican-accomplish-anything arrogance and humble yourself enough to find out what you’re getting into. I Slow down. We’re busy. We don’t

like spending precious time on nagging projects when more appealing options beckon. But rushing can lead to injury, noted Beeghly, the Health Department’s violence and injury prevention program administrator. Take the time to make sure you’re prepared, she said. Read all the instructions. Assemble the equipment you’ll need. And give yourself time to do the job properly and safely. Often the instruction manuals for tools and equipment will include safety tips, so read them and heed them, Drengenberg urged. I Wear the right gear. Safety glasses are a must if you’re working with any tool or in any situation that might lead to eye injury. Think that through, Beeghly urged. Bits of material can fly up when you’re drilling, sawing or hammering. Branches can poke your eyes. Gloves, ear protection, proper footwear and other protective garb or equipment can also be important, depending on the job. Avoid loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that might get caught in equipment. I Use ladders wisely. Ladder accidents account for more than 200,000 emergency room trips a year, Drengenberg said. Long extension ladders aren’t the only culprits. Stepladders and step stools can be dangerous, too, he said.

The basic rule he cites is “one step at a time, two hands at a time.” Wear a tool belt so you can always keep two hands on the ladder, or have someone hand up tools to you, he suggested. Use the right ladder for the job, and set it on a flat surface, Drengenberg said. Don’t overextend your reach, no matter how much trouble it is to get down and move the ladder instead. I Practice power tool safety. Tools such as power saws and hedge trimmers have a place for both your hands. That’s intentional, Drengenberg said. It gives you more control of the tool and discourages you from using one hand to hold the item you’re cutting. Use a clamp instead, he said. Another feature that exists for a reason is the safety guard. Don’t remove it, Drengenberg said, unless you absolutely have to for making a special cut. If you do remove it, replace it immediately. Keep tools in good working order, and be sure to use the right blade or tool for the task, he said. It’s funny when someone posts a picture online of some doofus trying to prune his tree with a circular saw. It’s not so funny when that doofus cuts off a couple of fingers. I Keep your work space clean. This isn’t a Felix Unger

thing. Picking up debris, cleaning up spills, unplugging and putting away tools and equipment, and otherwise keeping your work space reasonably orderly means less chance of slipping or tripping, Beeghly said. I Know your limits. Pay attention to that little voice that says you might be in over your head, Beeghly said. Stop if you’re not comfortable with a tool or a procedure, especially when you’re working with electricity or tools that are difficult to control. MCT INFORMATION SERVICES

Bob Campbell’s knees were burned when he laid the concrete floor for his carport and didn’t realize that chemicals in the concrete were caustic. Here, he checks the smoothness of the surface at his home in Barberton, Ohio. MCT PHOTO

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Building permits Oklahoma City Michael Collins, 1901 Northwest Expressway, Penn Square Mall, retail sales, remodel, $3,500,000. HSE Architects PLLC, 12930 NW 10, retail sales, erect, $1,700,000. Brown-McKee, 3320 S Council Road, parking, install, $1,300,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,108,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,108,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,050,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,050,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,050,000. Canyon Ranch Apartments, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,050,000. Carriage Homes Inc., 15401 Fairview Farm Blvd., residence, erect, $1,000,000. Canyon Ranch Apartments, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $864,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $856,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $789,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $789,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $789,000. Canyon Ranch Apartments, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $789,000. DH Architects-Agent, 5400 N May Ave., retail sales, remodel, $750,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $631,200. Chris Peters, 13500 S Blackwelder Ave., residence, erect, $575,000. Cutter Homes, 14433 Locust Ave., residence, erect, $410,000. J Bentley Developments LLC, 3101 NW 157, residence, erect, $350,000. Tim Hughes Custom Homes LLC, 912 NW 139 Parkway, office, erect, $325,000. Huffman Construction, 11325 Marbella Drive, residence, erect, $289,000. Ron James Designer Homes LLC, 7112 Chelsey Lane, residence, erect, $285,000. J.W. Mashburn Development Inc., 5613 NW 120 Circle, residence, erect, $250,000. Brass Brick Platinum Series Homes, 19112 Meadows Crossing Drive, residence, erect, $245,000. First Star Homes, doing business as Turner & Son Homes, 11320 NW 101, residence, erect, $238,000. Hollingsworth Homes LLC, 19108 Shilstone Way, residence, erect, $230,000. Reeder Construction, 2420 NW 23, automotive repair-wash, remodel, $229,000. Ron James Designer Homes LLC, 6708 Chelsey Lane, residence, erect, $225,608. League Custom Homes LLC, 5112 Horizon Blvd., residence, erect, $219,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, complete, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, erect, erect, $207,250. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, erect, erect, $207,250.

Canyon Ranch Apartments, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $207,250. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $187,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $187,000. KD Custom Homes, 6420 Bentley Drive, residence, erect, $180,000. League Custom Homes LLC, 8813 NW 109, residence, erect, $180,000. Manchester Elite Homes LLC, 9117 SW 35, residence, erect, $172,800. Megatel Homes Inc., 8100 NW 159, residence, erect, $171,000. 4 Corners Construction LLC, 15409 SE 57, residence, erect, $170,000. League Custom Homes LLC, 12541 NW 7, residence, erect, $170,000. Megatel Homes Inc., 15900 Mendoza Drive, residence, erect, $157,000. Manchester Elite Homes LLC, 9113 SW 35, residence, erect, $156,900. Megatel Homes Inc., 8104 NW 159, residence, erect, $152,000. Megatel Homes Inc., 2325 NW 159 Terrace, residence, erect, $152,000. Megatel Homes Inc., 15924 Cantera Creek Drive, residence, erect, $152,000. Phoenix Construction Disaster Services Inc., 1301 Davis Ave., residence, fire restoration, $150,000. Advanced Dental Implant & Denture Center LLC, 3800 Cromwell Ave., manufacturing, remodel, $150,000. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, clubhouse, erect, $146,400. D.R. Horton, 9717 Allie Hope Lane, residence, erect, $145,600. Richey/Zink & Associates, 205 NW 63, office, remodel, $140,419. Megatel Homes Inc., 2116 NW 158, residence, erect, $132,000. Megatel Homes Inc., 2321 NW 159 Terrace, residence, erect, $132,000. Megatel Homes Inc., 8108 NW 159, residence, erect, $132,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 18521 Las Meninas Drive, residence, erect, $130,000. Westpoint Homes, 15701 Hatterly Lane, residence, erect, $130,000. Westpoint Homes, 15713 Hatterly Lane, residence, erect, $130,000. D.R. Horton, 11229 NW 96, residence, erect, $123,800. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 18441 Las Meninas Drive, residence, erect, $123,000. Precision Style Homes, 12133 SW 12, residence, erect, $121,500. Precision Style Homes, 12133 SW 12, residence, erect, $121,500. David Burke Historic Preservation, 630 NE 18, residence, add-on, $120,000. Harbor Homes, 17109 Barcelona Drive, residence, erect, $120,000. Harbor Homes, 17013 Madrid Circle, residence, erect, $120,000. D.R. Horton, 11225 NW 96, residence, erect, $113,400. ATA Architects LLC, 500 S MacArthur Blvd., medical clinic-office, remodel, $110,000. Rausch Coleman Homes LLC, 11805 NW 132, residence, erect, $109,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $108,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $102,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $102,000. Alan Stuck Custom Homes, 800 Tall Grass Drive, residence, erect, $100,000. DSR Services, 15325 SE 44, accessory, erect, $100,000. Miles Associates, 885 Research Parkway, manufacturing, remodel, $100,000. D.R. Horton, 9801 Allie Hope Lane, residence, erect, $93,400. D.R. Horton, 9713 Summerhill Lane, residence,

REAL ESTATE erect, $93,350. Bricktown Square, 1 N Oklahoma Ave., restaurant, remodel, $90,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 2608 NW 185, residence, erect, $82,000. Ideal Homes of Norman LP, 2721 NW 186 Terrace, residence, erect, $79,000. Bronco Steel, 3415 S Interstate 35 Service Road, storage, erect, $78,000. Bronco Steel Inc., 3415 S I-35 Service Road, storage, erect, $78,000. Arcvision, 12323 N Pennsylvania Ave., restaurant, remodel, $75,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, canopy-carport, erect, $75,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $75,000. Cornerstone Group LLC, 10609 SW 34 Terrace, residence, erect, $70,000. Westpoint Homes, 6233 NW 158 Terrace, residence, erect, $70,000. Westpoint Homes, 6221 NW 158 Terrace, residence, erect, $70,000. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Inc., 4012 NW 30 Terrace, residence, fire restoration, $61,000.

Dennis Carter, 12000 S Sunnylane Road, parking, add-on, $55,000. Trilink Restoration Group LLC, 7708 NW 113, residence, fire restoration, $53,000. Downtown OKC Inc., 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive, amusement, install, $50,000. Champion Window Co., 2625 NW 59, residence, add-on, $48,000. Rosebriar Quail Springs LP, 2101W Memorial Road, bank, remodel, $38,000. RK Enterprises, 14515 N Santa Fe Ave., business, remodel, $35,000. Seagate Technology, 10321 W Reno Ave., office, remodel, $35,000. BNJ Builders LLC, 8001 River Bend Blvd., school, remodel, $30,000. Cane Creek Inc., 5305 Keith Drive, residence, fire restoration, $30,000. NationsBank Corp. Bank of America, 4114 N Classen Blvd., equipment, install, $29,000. Guarantee Interiors, 8901 S Western Ave., equipment, install, $28,000. Callahan Steel Buildings (Curt), 13700 Amanda

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Drive, accessory, erect, $25,000. Design One Building Solutions, 14440 N Lincoln Blvd., recreation center, remodel, $25,000. Durham Steel Buildings Inc., 16601 S Midwest Blvd., manufactured home, erect, $22,000. Shawn Forth Custom Homes, 18309 Haslemere Lane, residence, erect, $20,000. Aurelio Torres, 1145 SW 29, assembly hall, remodel, $20,000. Deann Mobley, 3012 Robin Ridge Road, cabana-gazebo, erect, $20,000. Canyon Ranch Apartments, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $17,120. Champion Window Co., 10036 S Ross Ave., residence, add-on, $15,257. Pamcorp, 6549 Lyrewood Lane, tower-antenna, install, $15,000. Pamcorp, 6549 Lyrewood Lane, tower-antenna, install, $15,000. Sooner Traditions LLC, 9700 SW 15, storage, erect, $14,400. Becon Contracting LLC, 2220 S I-35 Service Road, canopy-carport, erect,

$11,000. Becon Contracting LLC, 2220 S I-35 Service Road, canopy-carport, erect, $11,000. E&L Drywall Inc., 304 SE 50, residence, remodel, $10,000. Manuel Angeles, 1630 SW 52, residence, remodel, $10,000. Lakhvir Mattu, 5024 N Meridian Ave., retail sales, remodel, $10,000. George Schott, doing business as Two Turtles Property Management, 513 SW 102, residence, addon, $8,000. Billy and Joyce Atchison, 7220 Apple Crest Drive, accessory, complete, $7,500. R.W. Miller Construction Co. LLC, 1501 NE 11, rehabilitation center, supplement, $6,000. David Salda, 2827 Guilford Lane, accessory, erect, $5,000. Gregory C. Dahlgren, 9925 Sudbury Road, storage, erect, $5,000. Christine Tester, 5204 SE 81, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,500. SEE PERMITS, PAGE 5E

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Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $4,145. Case Development Corp., 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $4,145. Misty Maynard, 109 Settlers Way, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $4,100. Ruben Lazo, 2406 SE 13, residence, fire restoration, $4,000. Kendall Phillips, 15021 Salem Creek Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Russell Nowland, 5521 NW 130, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Lindsay Roof, 8404 NW 75, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,995. Steven Alexander, 8509 NW 124, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,995. Brett Shadix, 8801 NW 110, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,995. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $3,900. Scott Sullivan, 12009 Thorn Ridge Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,800. Jennifer Forrester, 1300 SW 125 Place, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,800. Robert Cote, 17012 Holly Burn Circle, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,800. Preston Nichols, 1216 Bradford Terrace, storm

shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,695. Jose Pulido, 2645 SW 34, residence, add-on, $3,500. Jason Waggoner, 4632 NW 158, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,500. Storm Safe, 1405 Camber, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,100. Vu Nguyen, 15900 Hardwick Road, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,100. Flat Safe, 8509 Canyon Trail Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Daniel Griffith, 3921 Pamela Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $3,000. Stephen Patton, 537 SW 153, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $3,000. Ray Robison, 10400 Lois Lane, storm shelter, erect, $2,900. Orlo Lewis, 11424 Carriage Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. John Michael Jenkins, 9109 Lolly Lane, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,900. Richard Campbell, 1513 SW 131Terrace, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Jeff Schneider, 6008 NW 156, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,800. Erica Bohle, 13816 Korbyn Drive, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,750. Jon Arthur, 10608 NW 33, storm shelter, installstorm shelter, $2,700. Suzanne Rogers, 16408

Old Olive Way, storm shelter, install-storm shelter, $2,700. Kenneth Snow, 18433 Sierra Lane, storm shelter, install, $2,700. Karla Kemph, 2421 Thornberry Lane, residence, remodel, $2,700. Alloy Building Co., 2604 SW 61, canopy-carport, erect, $2,600. Crossland Construction, 18101 N Western Ave., temporary building, move-on, $2,500. Wrice Construction, 2325 NE 24, accessory, erect, $2,500. All Pro Siding & Windows LLC, 3016 NW 29, canopy-carport, erect, $2,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,500. Architects Colective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,000. Architects Collective, 11308 SW 5, apartment, erect, $1,000. North American Buildings, 6517 Northwest Expressway, temporary building, move-on, $1,000.

Demolitions William C. Craig Construction, 3909 NW 19, patio cover. Bill Walker, 3801 S Villa Ave., storage. Bill Walker, 3801 S Villa Ave., accessory. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 1512 SE 15, church. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 1518 SE 15. M&M Concrete & Wrecking Inc., 320 N McCormick Ave., office.

Former judge joins Paradigm

Emilykaye Mitchelson

Emilykaye Mitchelson has joined Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate at 16301 N May Ave. as a real estate sales associate. The Oklahoma City native earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass., and

graduated from law school at Columbia University in New York City. She returned to Oklahoma City and was in private practice as an attorney for a number of years. She also served as an Oklahoma City municipal judge.

Blackwell joins Prudential Prudential Alliance Realty, 4101NW 122, has added Les Blackwell as a residential real estate sales associate. Blackwell has more than 10 years of experience selling real estate in Oklahoma, including residen-

tial, commercial, bankowned, short sales, land, staging and property remodeling. The Oklahoma native attended pharmacy school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and served in the U.S. Army.

Les Blackwell

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LISTING OF THE WEEK

The Listing of the Week is at 1319 Wood Way in Edmond.

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Brick 2-story has 3 bedrooms The Listing of the Week is a large, two-story, brick house in Edmond’s Olde Towne Villas neighborhood. The 3,385-square-foot home at 1319 Wood Way has three bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, three living rooms, two dining areas and an attached two-car garage. The family room has a fireplace and built-in bookcase. The study has a built-in bookcase. A thea-

ter room is upstairs. The kitchen has a work island and eating space. The master bedroom has a bath with double vanities, tub and shower and walk-in closet. The outdoor living area has a fireplace and built-in grill. Secondary bedrooms have full baths and walk-in closets. The home has a humidifier, water purifier and reverse-osmosis water sys-

tem, open patio, hot tub, underground sprinkler and security system. The home, built in 2005, is listed for $399,900 with Anne Wilson of Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate. For more information, call 348-4422. Nominations for Listing of the Week are welcome. Send a copy of the MLS information sheet on a single-family home to The Oklahoman, Richard Mize, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Nominations may be faxed to 475-3996.

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Stash of bottles hints at Prohibition-era secrets BY BRIAN BURNES McClatchy Newspapers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homeowners live in dread of the contractor’s phone call involving a “surprise.” A nest of termites. A hidden crack in a foundation wall. Kansas City resident Anne Smith took one of those calls recently from contractors working on the home she and her husband had purchased as an investment. The surprise? A hidden room in the basement. A tall steel vault door. Inside, a collection of approximately 40 empty jugs and liquor bottles, themselves awash in an almost ankle-deep tide of close to 1,000 corks, glass caps and stoppers. And a plank of wood from a wooden crate reading “TJ Pendergast.” At first glance, Smith said, the discovery seemed a window into Kansas City’s Prohibition past, a small corner of the vast empire ruled by Tom Pendergast, Kansas City’s machine boss during the 1920s and 1930s. The truth might be more complicated, and the Smiths are curious. “We are still trying to figure this out,” she said. Since the contractors made their discovery in the neighborhood near 31st Street and Southwest Trafficway, the Smiths’ response quickly has evolved from “What?” to “How historically significant?” to “Now what?” “We want to be respectful,” Smith said. “But we’re not sure what to do with all this. Local expert input is welcome.” But first, some background. From the time of Prohibition’s enactment in 1920 through its repeal in 1933, some in Kansas City chose not to honor it. Federal agents routinely raided home distilleries or poured barrels of confiscated spirits into the Missouri River. One Kansas City federal judge, Merrill E. Otis, commenting on the long docket of cases he had to hear involving small speakeasies and home distillery operators, once explained that he scheduled cases during night court session “on the theory that it is appropriate to try them when the moon shines.” The caps and corks found around the bottles suggest imbibing was done on-site. But Bill Ouseley, a retired FBI agent and author of “Open City: True Story of the KC Crime Family

When remodeler Rob Jones recently was working in the basement of a house in Kansas City, Mo., he happened upon a secret stash of old bottles and jugs thought to be from the city’s “Boss” Tom Pendergast era.

1900-1950,” isn’t sure the speakeasy scenario passes the smell test. “I don’t recall reading much about speakeasies or joints being run out of private residences,” Ouseley said. “More likely the vault was put in by an upscale homeowner just for his own use, or when throwing private parties.” Maybe. But that steel vault door suggests someone who had a budget. Two contractors found the vault behind a sheet of stucco on a basement wall. They took down the stucco and there was the vault. There was a first, larger room. Inside, the vault door was off its hinges, leaning against an interior wall. Then there was a second, smaller, room. There they found the bottles, and all those caps and corks. For years Tom Pender-

gast Jr. lived in Coleman Highlands, just three blocks from the home with the vault. Following his death in 1990 and that of his widow in 1996, their home was listed for sale. A long line of visitors arrived at the residence’s open house, eager to inspect its various curious features. They included an unusually high cyclone fence, a two-way mirror in the back door, a closet that appeared to have been used for storing jewelry, and an auxiliary generator powered by a six-cylinder Ford engine. Pendergast, with partners, established T.J. Pendergast Wholesale Liquor Co. in 1911. Upon Prohibition’s arrival, Pendergast shut the company down, said Lawrence Larsen, coauthor of a 1997 biography of Pendergast. The boss later claimed

Old liquor bottles recently were found in the basement of a house being remodeled in Kansas City, Mo. This bottle appears to have the name of T.J. Pendergast on its label. MCT PHOTOS

that he turned down a chance to sell his bonded distillery liquor for a $2 million profit during Prohibition after learning the buyers intended to divert

14,000 barrels and 1,500 cases to bootleggers. “Any Prohibition violation would have brought in the feds,” Larsen said. Pendergast went right

back into the liquor business after repeal, and that was his main occupation until his 1945 death, Larsen said.

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Home inspector missed settlement problem DEAR BARRY: When we bought our home, our contractor was with us on the day of the home inspection. They both inspected the attic but had different opinions. The inspector said there were no problems, but our contractor said the ceiling joists were separated more than an inch from a beam. The inspector took a second look and said this was due to old settlement and was not a problem. We should have listened to our contractor because since moving in we’ve noticed other evidence of building settlement. The front and back walls are leaning and the floor is sloped in one corner. If we had known all of this, we would not have bought the house. Do we have any re-

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course with the home inspector? Dora DEAR DORA: The home inspector apparently did not do an adequate job and should be accountable for failure to report observable defects. Separated framing in an attic is not something to dismiss as “old settlement.” Instead, your inspector should have recommended further evaluation by a structural engineer. Recourse, however, is a

legal issue that varies from state to state and is largely affected by the terms of the contract that you signed when you hired the inspector. These are points to review with an attorney. In the meantime, you should find out if the home inspector is insured for errors and omissions. If major repairs are needed, insurance coverage could determine whether the matter is worth pursuing. But before you do any of these things, you should hire a structural engineer to determine the extent of the problem, whether it is a major issue or just old settlement, as reported by your inspector. Once you have an engineering report, you will know what work is needed and can obtain bids from contrac-

The home inspector apparently did not do an adequate job and should be accountable for failure to report observable defects. Separated framing in an attic is not something to dismiss as “old settlement.”

tors. At that point, you’ll be prepared to pursue recourse. It is also recommended that you obtain a second home inspection. But this time, try to find an inspector with many years of experience and a reputation for thoroughness. If your home inspector missed evidence of building settlement, he probably missed other issues that need to be discovered.

DEAR BARRY: Our buyers backed out of the purchase contract because the home inspector’s repair estimates were very high. I was wondering if it is legal for a home inspector to provide such estimates. We and our agent were very angry with the inspector. Now our home is back on the market. Should we attempt to fix all the problems addressed in the in-

spection report before we can make a sale? What should we do now? Yvonne DEAR YVONNE: Some home inspectors provide repair estimates. Most do not. Whether the estimates in this case were accurate or inflated is the big question. The only way to know for sure is to get bids from contractors. Once you do that, you will know what is actually needed to make repairs. At that point, you can repair some or all of the defects. Those that you do not repair can be disclosed to future buyers, along with the contractor’s bids. To write to Barry Stone, please visit him on the web at www.housedetective.com ACTION COAST PUBLISHING

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Low appraisal Compact home has spacious feel valuations add to contract glitches

The Tealwood is a compact home with a surprisingly spacious feel. This plan is designed to fit on a small lot, with room to spare. And its footprint is almost square: 47 feet by 50 feet. When it comes to maintenance and energy efficiency, the absence of angles and rambling exterior walls is a definite plus. Its owners can expect to see lower than average utility bills as a result, both summer and winter. A covered porch and an impressive array of sparkling windows grace the front facade. Then the porch goes on to wrap around the side. Inside, the combination living room and dining room is awash in natural light, gently muted by the porch overhang. The kitchen fills more than a quarter of this large, open gathering space. Nothing more than a work island with a raised eating bar separates the areas. People working in the kitchen need never feel left out of conversations or activities elsewhere in the room. Standing at the kitchen sink, one can also keep an eye on the side porch, and enjoy watching the seasons cycle through their changes. An atrium or French door in the dining room provides direct access to the covered porch, a delightful spot for outdoor dining. Two doors across the room open into the utility room and the garage. The utility room is exceptionally large for a home this size. It’s also well-outfitted with cup-

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boards and an L-shaped counter. Coat and storage closets line the hallway leading to the owners’ suite. Amenities here include a large walk-in closet and bath-

room with dual vanity, shower and private toilet. The Tealwood’s two front bedrooms share another bathroom. A review plan of the Tealwood 30-440,

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.associated designs.com. (800) 634-0123.

WASHINGTON — The real estate market is recovering but still faces hurdles, notably from tight mortgage credit, but problems with a sizable share of real estate appraisals also are holding back home sales, according to survey findings by the National Association of Realtors. Most appraisers are competent and provide good valuations that are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. However, appraisals generally lag market conditions and some changes to the appraisal process have been causing problems in recent years. Problems include the use of out-of-area valuators without local expertise or full access to local data, inappropriate comparisons, and excessive lender demands, the Realtors said. In addition, before the beginning of last year, some lenders’ loan processors edited valuations, cutting them by a certain percentage, the Realtors said. Although 65 percent of Realtors surveyed in September reported no contract problems relating to home appraisals over the past three months, 11 percent said a contract was canceled because an appraised value came in below the negotiated price. In addition, 9 percent reported a contract was delayed and 15 percent said a contract was renegotiat-

ed to a lower price as a result of a low valuation, which the Realtors said was notable given that homes in many areas are selling for less than replacement construction costs. Lawrence Yun, the Realtors’ chief economist, said there has been a steady level of appraisal issues for quite some time. “Though the real estate recovery is taking place, the combined issues of stringent mortgage lending requirements and appraisal frictions are hampering otherwise qualified buyers from purchasing a home in a timely fashion, and in some cases are preventing them from buying at all,” he said. Problems reported by the Realtors include: I Some appraisers are using foreclosures, short sales and rundown properties as comparable homes, and are not making adjustments for market conditions or the condition of the property. I Appraised values that do not reflect market conditions such as rising prices, the presence of multibidding and low inventory. I Appraised values fluctuate widely. I Out-of-town appraisers, who are not familiar with the area or local market conditions, are being used. I Turnaround time by both appraisers and banks is slow, which delays closings. SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.

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Putting a price tag on seismic retrofits Q: I’d like to ask if it’s worth the money to do an earthquake upgrade on my 1953 ranch house. I’ve lost earthquake insurance coverage with two companies, and wonder if I should just do without, switch insurance again to a company that will cover my house for earthquakes as is, or bite the bullet and do the upgrade for about $2,800 for the insurance standard, up to more than $4,000 for extras. I’m not sure how long I’ll be in the house, though I have no plans to move at this time. I have invested in many upgrades, including new kitchen, bathrooms, roof, deck and windows. The house is my main asset, and safety in an earthquake is another issue. By the way, only one contractor of three went under the house to look around before making up a bid. A: There are two things to consider with improvements such as seismic retrofits. The first is safety. I think anything homeowners do to make their home a safer place to live for themselves and their family, and for the benefit of their community, is a worthwhile thing. That’s something you obviously can’t put a dollar value on. The second consideration is what you can put a

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dollar value on. While the $2,800 estimate seems reasonable for a seismic retrofit, I’m concerned with the lack of effort expended by two of the contractors in not even looking under your home. I would question the accuracy of their estimates, and I also don’t like seeing another $1,200 in unspecified potential “extras.” I would like to see at least two and preferably three good, thorough estimates from licensed contractors who are experienced in seismic retrofits. Make sure the estimates clearly detail what the contractors propose to do, and what is and isn’t included in the estimate. Also, make certain that any retrofits meet the building codes for your area with relation to seismic activity that any necessary building permits are included, and that the retrofits are sufficient to qualify you for earthquake coverage. Q: My daughter has a ranch home. The exterior walls are entirely cinder block with full brick exterior. The interior walls are plaster. Is there anyway

to insulate these walls? A: There are essentially three different ways to insulate concrete block walls, two of which probably won’t be practical in your daughter’s case. One is to fill the cavities in the blocks with beads of insulation material, which are poured into the blocks. This is normally done as the home is being built, or during a period of major remodeling when you have access to the tops of the walls to pour the material in. The other two methods are to apply rigid foam insulation over the interior or the exterior surfaces of the walls. Covering the exterior wouldn’t be practical because of the brick veneer, so that leaves the interior. The process is basically to install 2-by-2-inch furring strips against the interior walls using a combination of adhesive and powder-activated nails (using a gun that uses a .22-caliber shell to fire a hardened metal nail into the concrete block). The furring is installed vertically on 16-inch centers, along with one horizontally at the top and bottom of the wall, like normal framing. Between the furring strips, install strips of 1 ½-inch extruded polystyrene insulation, then cover the furring with drywall. A base molding finishes

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off the bottom, and you can use a crown molding to finish off the top so you don’t have to tape the seam between the wall and the ceiling. Extender boxes can be used to move the electrical boxes forward as needed; talk with a licensed electrician if necessary. Depending on your skill level, this is not an overly difficult project. Q: I have a vinyl-sided, ranch-style modular home that was built in 1994. The front part of the house is toasty, but once you go down the hallway to the bedrooms, it’s at least 15 degrees “colder” than the front of the house. I just laid new insulation in the attic thinking it might help, but it didn’t. I’ve been up in the attic inspecting the areas where the modular boxes were bolted together and can’t find obvious gaps. Can you recommend what the problem might be? And who would I call to correct this problem? A: You don’t mention what type of heating system you have, but assuming it’s some type of central heating system, it sounds like you have a problem with the duct system. Some types of modular homes use a straight duct run similar to those used in mobile homes, maintain-

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