Tulsa, OK

If you’re looking to buy investment properties, look at what Tulsa, OK has to offer. Recently, Tulsa was named the best market in the country for real estate investors by Relocate America. And, while interest rates are very low, it is the best time to start looking. A home in Tulsa, OK can be one of the best investments a person could make.

Relocate America ranked Tulsa as the number one spot to live in the United States based on several reasons. Some top reasons include the cost of living is lower, the quality of life is better and sustainability in these difficult economic times has been good.

Tulsa, OK expects to exceed one million people over the next two years, compared to the 400,000 that currently live there. The city is also promising to continue to be a shining example of exactly what a thriving community should be. Tulsa is growing and creating new jobs in very strong industries such as energy, telecommunications, health care, and aerospace. Tulsa is even a sports mecca with five professional teams and a few minor league teams. Tulsa is also home to several collegiate level powerhouse universities.

Tulsa is located in the lush green country side of Oklahoma’s rather dry state. The areas beautiful trails system includes many recreational activities, rivers and parks for the whole family to enjoy. It’s an overall great place to take a break from the everyday life, so you won’t have a problem filling your investment properties.

If you would like to view some of Tulsa’s investment properties, call Realtors® Tom and Bev Herring. It’s the best way to be introduced to all the available real estate Tulsa has to offer.

Originally posted at: http://tomandbev.info/2012/02/08/tulsa-named-the-best-market-in-the-country/

Once upon a time there was a building that had a mouse problem. They knew they had a mouse problem because they found mouse poop in the kitchen drawers. “Ick!” yelled the cook, “Something must be done!”

So the smart people got together to tackle the problem. One of them suggested getting a cat. They would let the cat live in the building and it would take care of the mouse problem for them. “The problem with that,” said one wise person, “Is that we’ll have to leave the cabinet doors open. And we’ll have to feed the cat and set up cat litter box duty. No thanks!”

Someone else suggested getting a plastic snake and putting it in the drawers where the mouse poop was found. “This will not work,” said one of the farmers. “I use plastic snakes in my garden to scare off the birds and they work well. But plastic snakes do not scare off mice. Mice are not afraid of plastic snakes. They just run right over them and ignore them.” So they scraped that idea.

Eventually they decided to use mouse traps with some peanut butter smeared on the trigger. And of course, it worked like a charm! The mouse problem was quickly eradicated and everybody was happy.

Are you looking to buy a Tulsa Oklahoma house online? Are you using sites like Trulia, Zillow, Realtor.com and others? If so, you’re a whole lot like those people who wanted to take care of the mouse problem using the cat and the plastic snake. You’re getting some information about Tulsa Oklahoma houses, but not necessarily the correct information.

And why is that? Because online sites like Zillow, Trulia and even Reatlor.com get their information from a database called the Multi-List System. This is where all Real Estate folks put the information about houses they have for sale. And all this information is regulated. It has to be entered correctly.

This information is released to online sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. And guess what? They are not regulated. They can do with the information anything they wish. Now, this doesn’t mean they willfully change it. I’m convinced they don’t. However, we often find that correct information does not find its’ way from the Multi-List Database to Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. Somehow or other, details sometimes get lost in translation.

How do we know this? Because often, when a home buyer calls about a property they found on one of those sites, the information is incorrect. The property may have already been sold. The estimate of value is off or, the agent listed by the property actually has nothing to do with the property.

That’s when we go to our Multi-List system where we find accurate and real-time information. We can tell you when the house went for sale, IF the house even IS for sale and who the listing agent is and if there has been any price reductions. We can tell you lots of other helpful information also. All you have to do is ask!

So the next time you’re looking for a property, go online if you want. But to be a smart Tulsa Oklahoma home shopper, call up your local real estate agent. They’ll get you what you need!

Real results...it's as simple as using peanut butter to catch a mouse! And everyone knows that works!

You know how it is. You're out showing houses and you come across one of those things that catches your eye. It can be an old light fixture, a retro stove, the marks on the wall showing the heights of the kids who grew up there or even...just a fence that has stood in place for a very long time.

This sign caught my eye yesterday as I was showing houses in Tulsa Oklahoma, in an older neighborhood.

The house had long since been abandoned and was in foreclosure.

But the fence has continued to stand guard through all the changes and over the course of time.

A testiment to the people who put it there.

Easy Moves Tulsa - locally-owned Tulsa moving company

You know that I love to support locally-owned business, and I'm pleased to tell you about a new Tulsa locally-owned moving company called Easy Moves. I met with President, Andrew Wilson who recently returned from Afghanistan, and he is all about proficiency, consistency and customer service - qualities that are a "must have" for any business I endorse.

Easy Moves is a moving company that will do small or large jobs, residential or commercial. One big plus is that they only have a 1-hour minimum - well BELOW the industry standard. There are no extra or hidden charges for fuel or various surcharges that some moving companies charge - just the hourly rate of $85 for a two person crew or $110 for a three person crew, plus a flat one-time travel fee of $75.

Because I'm a Tulsa Realtor, I'm constantly asked who to recommend for moving. Tulsa really hasn't had many options, so I'm happy to see Easy Moves start up here. They offer FULL-SERVICE moving, including wrapping and boxing your belongings. They are bonded, fully-insured and cover all the legal stuff.

Andrew says that their quality employees is what he is most proud of - in addition to their lower rates. All Easy Moves employees are highly trained, professional movers and dressed in uniform. But, as you can see from the photo, they seem to have a sense of humor too!

They throw in ten free boxes with every move, so I would take advantage of that if you are planning to box your items yourself. I have moved several times personally, and I hate using the liquor store boxes - for me, it's new boxes and very thorough labeling!!

They really seem to be the best choice among Tulsa movers because they'll do as little or much as you need. They'll move your furniture and boxes from one house to another or from your home to storage - whatever you need. Deme is in process of moving his office from our first floor to our second floor, and you can bet I'm calling Easy Moves to move his 600-pound desk!

Easy Moves is the answer to your need for an honest, cost effective Tulsa moving service. Easy Moves services the entire Tulsa metro area including Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bartlesville, Sapulpa, Owasso, Sand Springs, Claremore, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Coweta, Wagoner, Catoosa, and Collinsville.

Please do call Andrew for your next move: 918-895-1551 or contact him through their web site, www.easymovestulsa.com. Tell him Lori Cain sent you~ he may give me a discount on the 600-pound desk!

Copyright 2011-2012 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain

Dilly Deli Restaurant in Blue Dome District, downtown Tulsa

One recent Saturday morning, Deme and I decided to go for brunch, and we wound up at Dilly Deli in the Bluedome District in downtown Tulsa. I LOVE this restaurant on so many levels! I had eaten lunch there previously with girlfriend Sharon, But Deme had not been there before.

The restaurant is as fun as its logo implies. It's a locally-owned business. That alone makes the food taste better and makes me want to spend my money there.

The bread: Dilly Deli's rye and Tuscan breads come from the Farrell family organic bakery right here in Tulsa. My husband is a bread lover and his heart was completely won over.

The coffee: I'm a serious coffee drinker but have never liked the snooty stuff. The Dilly Deli house coffee is a special blend prepared for them locally by Topeca Coffee Company. Topeca is a family-owned, seed-to-cup company, and their beans are roasted right here in Tulsa. You'll love it.

The meat: Dilly Deli's turkey and chicken are all natural - no funny ingredients you can't pronounce, no preservatives, artificial ingredients or MSG - no nitrates and gluten free.

The decor is welcoming and comfortable - you can go dressed up or down. There is an upper and lower level of inside dining featuring mismatched chairs, and there is a lovely dining area outside that we'll enjoy in the spring months.

When I had lunch with Sharon, I had a pumpkin soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Sharon had tomato basil soup. When Deme and I went for brunch, we split a "Tina" which included lox, cream cheese, tomato and red onion on an everything bagel. I had an omelet and Deme had a "Glenn & Joan" which was corned beef, pastrami, Muenster & Swiss cheeses served on rye. Yep, we ate it all.

Their sandwich menu is set up like a "mix and match." Although they have many preset items from which to choose, you have the option to choose your bread, your meats, cheese, veggies and condiments.

Check out their web site for specials and get on their mailing list. I am making note that Reuben sandwiches are only $3 on Monday nights and their house Bloody Mary is calling my name! Oh, and kids eat free on Thursday nights.

In addition to soup and sandwiches, they offer breakfast, salads, sides, a kid's menu and a variety of beverages including beer and wine. They also offer catering and homemade pastries.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 7aam-8pm; Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm; and Sunday 8am-4pm. Great spot to go after work or on the weekends - I know we will be visiting more often.

And you can follow them on Twitter @DillyDeli or friend them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dillydelitulsa. Phone is 918-938-6382.

If you are as supportive as me of the revitalization of downtown Tulsa, please support the locally-owned businesses that are making this possible. For those that don't often drive downtown, 2nd and Elgin is EASY-PEASY to get to, and you will love the Bluedome District!

And when you go to Dilly Deli, please tell them Lori Cain sent you. They don't know me yet, but I'm hoping to have a regular table and discount soon!

Copyright 2011-2012 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain