Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday: August 5-7, 2011
It is with both relief and anxiety that parents send their kids back to school. The strain of purchasing new school clothing is taxing on parents (pun intended).
So, take advantage of the tax-free holiday this weekend and purchase those back to school clothes.
"Sales of any article of clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the human body and the sales price of the article is less than one hundred dollars ($100) are exempt."
The sales tax exemption does not apply to accessories and some athletic clothing, so check out the web site to review restrictions.
Beginning at 12:01 am on Friday, August 5, 2011 and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday, August 7, 2011, Oklahoma will hold a sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain clothing and shoes free of sales tax. This includes state and any local sales taxes.
Retailers are required to participateand may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the sales tax holiday. The sales tax holiday exempts the sale of clothing and shoes priced at less than $100 from sales taxes.
So, go forth and shop and enjoy what I call "retail therapy." And, do support our locally-owned businesses when possible!
Web: http://www.tax.ok.gov/stholiday.html
Copyright 2011 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
Cooling Stations Offer Relief from Heat
It was 116-degrees in Tulsa yesterday and I worried about the folks, elderly and poor, without air conditioning. The previous evening, Demetrius and I were having dinner with a neighbor and her air conditioning went out an hour before dinner - the AC repairman showed up at 9:30pm.
So, yesterday I said a little prayer for those without air conditioning AND for the AC repairmen willing to work such late hours.
This morning I read that Tulsa has set up some cooling stations, so I wanted to pass this along. If you know of someone without air conditioning, please get this information to them.
On a positive note, thunderstorms and 30% chance of rain are predicted this evening and the temperatures are dropping to 111-degrees this weekend - maybe more rain on Saturday.
Tulsans who need to get out of the heat and into some air conditioning can go to a cooling station to find relief.Tulsa has three cooling stations, which are currently operational:
Tulsa County Social Services
2401 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa, OK
Operational hours: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., seven days a week
Salvation Army Center of Hope
102 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK
Operational hours: open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120
Operational hours: noon to 9 p.m., seven days a week
The extremely hot weather poses health hazards and everyone needs to take proper precautions:
If you are experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness, such as a persistently rapid heartbeat, a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion, weakness or muscle cramps, call 9-1-1.
Copyright 2011 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
Tulsa's Auto Detailing & Reconditioning Specialists, Locally Owned
Wouldn't you want your automobile cleaned and detailed by a locally-owned company who not only comes to YOU to do the job, but also uses eco-friendly products?
Eco Green WATERLESS Mobile Detailing, Tulsa's auto detailing and reconditioning specialists does just that.
"We make your life easier by coming to you as well as keeping our environment in mind. We conserve water, eliminate contaminate runoff, and overall save you time and money. We use cleaning products that are GREEN and VOC compliant. Eco Green is certified and specializes in auto detailing/reconditioning, paint correction, and even car seat installation (free service). Auto detailing isn't just what we do, it's our passion. We are who you've been looking for. We aren't just your typical auto detailers either. We are your auto reconditioning artists. Give us a call today 918-955-7174."
Owner, D. J. Patterson has been in the car detailing business for seven years and started Eco Green Mobile Detailing in April, 2010. "I enjoyed working at two previous car wash companies," said Patterson. "It was really satisfying for me to see the customers happy to have a clean car."
"I thought it would be convenient to have a mobile car detailing service because customers could go about their working day while our service cleans and details their car. Also, our process conserves water and eliminates contaminant runoff." -- on why Patterson started Eco Green.
Eco Green uses a waterless product to clean the exterior of the car--an organic, non-abrasive cleaning agent (coconut soaps and other high quality organic ingredients combined with carnuba wax). A regular professional car wash uses up to 200 gallons of water per car.
Detailing packages range from $55 for a mini-detailing (30-45 minutes) to $299 for a custom full-detailing (3-4 hours).
Lori's notes: Eco Green also partners with Safe Kids Worldwide. Their employees are Certified Car Seat Technicians through Safe Kids Worldwide. As a convenience to their customers, they will check your child's car seat, reinstall if necessary and show you how to install it properly. Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly, and they are working to decrease this statistic in Tulsa.
Contact Information:
Web: www.ecogreenmobiledetailing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.co/EcoGreenMD
918-955-7174
Owner--D. J. Patterson
Copyright 2011 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate is holding its own, closing 157 properties between April 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
The lowest price property sold for $76,000 and three properties sold for over one million. This range exemplifies the diversity of midtown Tulsa real estate!
Of the 157 properties sold in midtown Tulsa real estate in the 2nd quarter of 2011, 85 properties sold for over $200,000. Even in the higher price ranges, many properties sold after a brief time on market. Midtown Tulsa real estate is a thriving market and good investment.
As of this market snapshot July 14, 2011, there are 96 midtown Tulsa real estate properties for sale over $500,000 with the highest priced property listed at $2,159,000. Among those, there are 17 properties listed over $1,000,000.
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate 2nd Quarter 2011 Market Report
On the lower end of the midtown Tulsa real estate market, there are:
26 properties listed for sale under $100,000;
113 properties listed between $100,000 and $200,000;
81 properties listed between $200,000 and $300,000;
93 properties listed between $300,000 and $500,000.
For the purposes of this market snapshot, midtown Tulsa real estate boundaries are defined as Riverside to the west; Harvard to the east, 11th Street to the north and 51st Street to the south.
If you are searching for midtown Tulsa real estate, please peruse my free midtown Tulsa home search or call me today for an appointment - I'll be happy to set up a custom search for you today!
Copyright 2011 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
Greater Tulsa Area Farmers' Markets! 
Farmers' markets offer shoppers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other farm-fresh foods. many markets also have eggs, meats, honey, plants, flowers and hand-crafted items. Some have baked goods, dairy products, nuts, and even live music. Farmers' markets provide family farmers and local food enterprises a reliable place to sell the fruits of their labor directly to the public, keeping those dollars in our local economy. Visit a Green Country farmers' market near your work or home, and get to know your local farmers.
EATING WITH THE SEASONS
Every crop has a season in which it grows and becomes ready for harvest. Some prefer cool temperatures and others need lots of heat. Fruits and vegetables are most flavorful and nutritious when picked at or near their peak ripeness. When shopping at an Oklahoma Grown farmers' market, expect to find an ever changing selection of fruits and vegetables over the course of the season. Experience the thrill of finding and preparing your old-time favorites and trying something new, each week throughout the year.
TULSA - Monday Seed Sower Farmers' Market
9:00 am - 1 pm, may thru august OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center, 41st and yale, Tulsa 4502 E 41st Street Cortney Dennis - 918-660-3105
TULSA - Tuesday Downtown Farmers' Market
10:30 am - 2 pm, may thru October 3rd St and Boston, Tulsa Lisa Greene - 918-510-1642 and Julie Friedel - 918-619-2190
TULSA - Wednesday morning Brookside Farmers' Market
8 am - 12 pm, may 7 thru October 19 Food Pyramid parking lot, 39th and Peoria, Tulsa Lisa Brandborg - 918-789-3881
TULSA - Wednesday afternoon North Tulsa Farmers' Market
2 - 5 pm, June thru August TCC NE campus, Tulsa Demalda Newsome - 918-955-8559
TULSA - Thursday Pearl Farmers Market
4 - 7:00 pm, april 14 thru august 25 Centennial Park, SW corner of 6th St and Peoria, Tulsa http://pearlfarmersmarket.org/
TULSA - Saturday Cherry street Farmers' Market
Lisa Brandborg - 918-789-3881 7 - 11 am, Saturday, april 9 thru October 15 15th St, just east of Peoria, Tulsa Web: http://www.CherryStreetFarmersMarket.com
TULSA - Saturday Newsome Community Farm
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Saturday, June thru October 2620 E 56th St N, Tulsa Demalda Newsome - 918-955-8559
BIXBY Conrad Farms
Open 7 days a week, 8 am - 6:30 pm 7400 E 151st Eugene Conrad - 918-366-8942
BIXBY Don Carmichael's Produce
Open 7 days a week, 8 am - 6 pm 14800 S. memorial Don and Joyce Carmichael
OWASSO Owasso Farmers' Market
8 am - 12 pm, Wednesday, may 11 thru Oct 26 Nancy Blakley - 918-521-7191 8 am - 12 pm, Saturday, may 7 thru Oct 29 Lee Ann Boyer - 918-521-7191 YMCA parking lot, on the service road just west of hwy 169, 8300 North Owasso Expressway
BRISTOW Bristow Farmers Market
8 am - 12 pm, Saturday, may 7 thru October 15 Tractor Supply parking lot, corner of Sh 16 and Sh 66 Bob Wyatt - 918-695-7194
For a full listing of Farmers' Markets in Green Country, please visit http://www.kerrcenter.com/publications/2011-BFBL-FMGuide-GreenCountry.pdf
Copyright 2011 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
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Full-service, independent residential Realtor with Chinowth & Cohen Realtors offering professional & personable service to Tulsa home buyers & sellers with their midtown Tulsa real estate needs.
You are one of a kind. So is Lori Cain.
You share your most personal concerns with your REALTOR®.
Lori offers more than the professional qualities that you require. A listener, a tireless problem solver, some one who offers a refreshing blend of honesty and openness, Lori goes far beyond the call of duty to meet your uniquely personal needs.
A full-time REALTOR® with Chinowth & Cohen Realtors in the greater Tulsa area, Lori is committed to providing you with the organized, detailed & personable service that clients like you seek … and deserve.
Understanding how consumers have changed the way they shop for real estate is a tremendous factor in planning the real estate marketing mix.
To aggressively market your home, your advertising needs to include a combination of Internet, television and printed promotion.
Lori’s experience, background and degree is in marketing. Her approach to real estate includes technical expertise of her background. This combination of marketing and technical expertise qualifies Lori as the right REALTOR® for you.
When helping you sell your home, Lori will prepare a personalized marketing plan that meets your needs and expectations. In implementing this plan, she will guide you in pricing & staging your home to help achieve the results you seek.
When helping you find your new home, Lori draws on her experience to offer you a wealth of information about local communities, schools & neighborhood.
She can also draw upon her network of contact and other available resources to help you with financing, insurance, moving & virtually any other services that you may require to complete the purchase of your home. For all clients, Lori coordinates all details of the transaction and keeps in touch regularly throughout the buying & selling process.
Of her Internet and technical expertise, Lori says: “You’ll appreciate my Internet knowledge and experience, but this will never replace the time I devote to you, serving as your personal guide through this exciting process.”
Our goal is to direct you through a pleasant and stress-free real estate transaction. Buying or selling your home is a big decision, and we are ready to be your guide and advocate.
When selling your home, you can depend on me to be brutally honest when advising how to prepare your home for sale and how to price it. I won't paint a pretty picture just to get your listing and then later ask you to lower the price. You and I will work together to sell your home for the maximum amount in the shortest time!
Our TEAM is the best! Home stager Peggy Givens, professional photographer Leslie Gregory, and licensed Realtor, Jared Vazquez work together to streamline your home selling process in the most effecient manner possible!
When purchasing a home, I will help you through the obstacles of lending, ensure through investigation of the home you choose to purchase, negotiate the best deal for you and finish by placing a "Welcome" mat in front of your new front door! I will show you that home-shopping can be productive and fun!
My experience, background and degree is in marketing, and my approach to real estate includes the expertise of my technical background. Understanding how consumers have changed the way they shop for real estate is a tremendous factor in planning the real estate marketing mix. To aggressively market your home, your advertising needs to include a combination of internet and other promotionial mediums.
As a real estate professional, Lori is a committed member of:
Unlike Realtors who not members of these associations, Lori Cain is committed to the code of ethics as well as maintaining the professional standards…including continuing education…as set by each organization.
Our clients' feedback is important to us!
Lori's advice and counsel as to my property's worth was right on target. Her preparation of the property and presentation was outstanding. She went well above what was expected and took the worry out of selling. She truly must enjoy her work.
- Jerry Rainwater, Norman resident, Tulsa homeowner
Lori was a delight to work with - very honest and truthful. She made every step so easy and fun. It makes me appreciate my house even more!
- Jennifer Bishop, Tulsa
It was a joy to have Lori Cain represent us in the sale of our home. Lori is a true jewel and was wonderful in helping us prepare our home for market. She hit everything on the head from the needed updates to the positioning on the market. Job well done by Lori!
- Rebecca & John Stavros, Owasso
As first-time home buyers, Lori made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process and helped us find the perfect home! We have referred Lori to all our friends who are looking for a home. Thanks for everything!!
- Kayla & Daniel Gulick, Jr., Tulsa
Lori, we feel that you went above and beyond for us in so many areas. You really understood our needs and made us feel comfortable. You are easy to talk to. Closing was stressful, but we know you did all you could for us and stayed in constant contact with us. We will definitely refer you to our friends!
- Jason and Shannon Culler
Lori, you have made this such a wonderful experience for us and we always felt so comforted working with you because of your honesty, and you truly knew what Craig and I were looking for. We truly appreciate everything you've done for us!!
- Craig and Serenity Warnock
Being a 1st time home buyer is very intimidating. Lori made the process fun, easy and an experience I'll never forget or regret!
- Valerie Clanton, Tulsa
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