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Income property can have very stable, respectful and reliable tenants. Oklahoma City, OK

Yes, that’s right! It all depends on product, location and first rate tenant screening. If you don’t have all three, your vacancy rate will be too high. Let’s talk about product first. We recommend to our students that they furnish their properties with clean functional items, new linens and art work on the walls. What you are creating is an environment that is very pleasing to the tenant, one that not only the renter will look forward to coming home to, but also one, through pictures on flyers, web sites and word of mouth, will attract new inquires. We are all for building and establishing a pipeline.

Many furnished rooms for rent are not clean and be full of aged, thread bear chairs, sofas, and soiled mattresses. Would you want to stay any longer than you had to in a place that does not support a good sense of self-esteem? Nicely furnished rooms engender good paying tenants, who stay for extended periods.

Our favored tenant populations generally do not have their own transportation so proximity to public transportation is necessity.

Key to this equation within our system is good tenant screening, which strangely enough does not include credit or traditional background checks. Our tenants are referred to us, so we gain knowledge about them and their history though direct questioning of people who are familiar with each potential tenant individually. We discover personal background information and work experience. This type of screening done methodically will produce good paying tenants who stay for extended periods creating a stable house.

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It's usually the place we start our morning, and typically where we end our day: The Master Bathroom. So what separates the mundane from the magical?

In this series, we're looking at some of the hottest Master Suites in new homes in Edmond, Oklahoma built by Jeff Click Homes, showcasing some of the best looks and trends found in the mid-level price point. Check out a few photos from our furnished new home model in Silverhawk.

WOW-Factor: Just as we did in the entrance to the Master Suite, we add a little "holllah!" to the
to the first view of the bathroom.

Lighten Up: Lighting is the "bling" of a house, and should make a statement, but never neglect
attention to good lighting function. Ladies need it for perfecting their look, and bros need it
to insure a crisis-free shave. Natural light enhances it all the more during the day.

Blush & Brush: While we strongly encourage as much fun as possible in the Master Bath, let's remember
it's a place for work, too. Good counter top space, adequate storage, and a place
for the Princess to pretty up, are all essential.

Bathing Beauties: A romantic bathroom isn't so without a roomy bath for two.

Showered With Love: So maybe the bath tub isn't an every day affair, but we hope a shower is. A
roomy shower is a must for any steamy encounters...
or just to get ready for the day.

There are a few other niceties that we like to throw into our Master Bathrooms in all of our new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City. One of the more popular amenities is our proximity-sensing light control, which detects your presence and turns on your lights for you for an adjustable period of time. We also include a heat lamp and vent light combo, which provides a boost of heat for those chilly mornings, as well as helps better ventilate the room should things get a little too steamy, so to speak (which we strongly encourage!). Jeff Click Homes also tiles all shower walls and bath tub backsplashes for added style and longevity.

To see our unique, modern home designs that have amazing master baths, might we suggest The Numbers Plan, The Daniel Plan, The Psalm Plan, and The Romans Plan.

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This post is reproduced from the story Master Bath Mystique - A place to book-end to the day, and hopefully for an occasional steamy encounter., from the Jeff Click Homes Blog. Jeff Click Homes specializes in building unique, modern new homes in Edmond, OK, and smaller, contemporary energy-efficient homes in Edmond, OK.

Let me say this plainly. This my 21st year of real estate and I love it more now than when I first started. I am a post war baby boomer who came to real estate after 16 years owning retail stores. The 1980's were tought times in Oklahoma, kind of like what people are experiencing now in places like Detroit, a total meltdown economically. Even with that, exhausted as I was from trying to suvive and finally giving it up, I entered real estate as something I had to do to pay bills. Not evactly like the kid I used to be who was excited at 8 about becoming a Doctor and saving lives. No, something else failed and here I was. That didn't last long because real estate was a hoot from the beginning. I sold HUD and VA repos, and did terrifically the first year and never looked back. I loved the business because I could set me own hours, nobody could tell me that I could only make so much money, and all I had to do is sell a house. No employees, no negotiating leases, no inventory buying, no bankers, no lawyers, and no having to pay 10 different taxes, or the big one, not having to clean the office toilet. Freedom.

Now I realize that real estate is not that simple but in a way it is, but only when you make it so. This leads me to the title of the post. if you don't love real estate what the h... are you doing here? If your favorite activity is going to the office, finding another Realtor so that you can play the game of who had the worst closing or the worst buyer, get out of the business. If you enjoy blogging, but your greatest thrill to to find another agent to criticize, then get out of the business. If everytime there is a major change, and you start wailing, gnashing your teeth, and say that the end of real estate is near, get out of the business. But here is the biggest one. If you wake up in the morning and you don't tell yourself how grateful you are to be in this business, then maybe digging ditches would be preferable, and you don't have to pay a personal trainer doing that.

Harsh judgment? I don't think so. Life is short as the cliche goes. In 2008 I had a life threatening illness. Yes I loved the business before that, but on January 1st of this year I started the year as a full time Realtor again for the first time since 2007. Now I can't wait to get to the computer, or show buyers, or rescue someone with a short sale listing. What we do everyday is to directly help people live their dreams, or in the case of distressed property, relieve them of a nightmare. What a privilege and what an honor. Many post here talk about marketing and they say you won't be good at something you hate to do. If by your actions and words you show your contempt for your career choice, then you will not only make yourself misearable, but you will transfer that attitude to others. Besides, what is not to love? Setting your own hours, check. Creating a business and marketing plan that works like a great piece of art, beautiful. Helping people fulfill their dreams, got it. Please stop and smell the roses. Even better, everyday you interact with someone, give them a gift. If it is the gift of your love for what you are doing, that is precious.

Valentine's Day is this Sunday!

What are you and your sweetheart going to do for the evening? Are you thinking about a perfect dinner for two in Edmond? Whether you have recently relocated to Edmond or have lived here your whole life, it can be difficult to choose a great place to celebrate with your sweetie!

There are several tried and true favorites for special occasion dining in Edmond. Here are my top 5;

1. Othello's at 1 S. Broadway in downtown Edmond. They will be offering several dinner specials along with two Valentine's Day desserts. A chocolate ravioli and their famous heart shaped Italian Cream Cake. You will need to call ahead for a cream cake. It feeds two and will be $10. They are taking reservations. 330-9045
2. Lottinville's at 801 Signal Ridge Drive is always a favorite. They will be serving their regular menu but will have both dinner and drink specials for the evening. Reservations are available for groups of six or more. 341-2244
3. Boulevard Steakhouse at 505 S. Boulevard is Edmond's first prime steak house. Reservations can be made by calling 715-23333.
4. Cafe 501 at 501 S. Boulevard will have their regular menu plus three specials. Reservations are not accepted. Seating is first come first served.
5. Kangs Asian Kitchen at 2080 E. 2nd Street will have a three course meal special. For dessert they will be offering your choice of chocolate or raspberry heart shaped cakes. Reservations may be made by calling 285-8300.

Have a lovely evening!

Yesterday I was out for a quick jog in my neighborhood, Park Lane Estates. It was such a treat to have the sun shining. Especially since I had not had the opportunity to get out with so much yucky weather lately!

While I was out I noticed that several homes in the addition have recently been listed for sale. There are "For Sale" signs in all the usual shapes and colors. Which means there will be plenty of buyers coming into Park Lane Estates to check things out.

How about an insider's view? As an Edmond Realtor and a homeowner in Park Lane Estates I feel like I know what home buyer's want to know about this great Edmond neighborhood.

First the basics. Established in 1990, Park Lane Estates is located in Edmond, Oklahoma near the intersection of Danforth and Santa Fe. Homes in the neighborhood range in size from 1600 to 2400 square feet. However, the majority are less than 2000 square feet. Last year (2009) the average sold price was $142,000 and homes sold in an average of just 27 days! Kiddos in our neighborhood attend Ida Freeman Elementary, Central Middle School, and Edmond North High School.

The neighborhood is very convenient to shopping at Walmart, Kohls, and more. On a sunny day it is not uncommon to see neighbors walking to and from the area stores. There are a few restaurants nearby including Buffalo Wild Wings, Quizno's, KFC, and Papa Murphy's.

We have an active homeowners association. Annual dues are just $85. Our HOA hosts several neighborhood events each year including National Night Out and a 4th of July Bike Parade and Picnic at the park. (The playground equipment at the park was replaced about two years ago.) The addition was even names as a Five Star Neighborhood by former Mayor Dan O'Neil in 2008!

While I hate to see some of my neighbors move, I welcome new friends to our neighborhood! If you are interested in learning more about any of the available homes in Park Lane Estates, ask a Realtor that lives there. Give me a call at 405.615.2796. It's a great place to call home, I do!

Park Lane Estates Covenants and Restrictions