Dream Giver

Have you EVER thought about literally picking up your life and going to another country to live your DREAM?

One of the coolest homes to sell was our client Adam Duffy (& Andrea). They are selling everything, their home, belongings and business to move to Cozumel, Mexico to take over a successful Dive Shop! Blessed to be apart of your journey and to know you! You are inspiring! If you are in the market to buy a liquor store, let me know! Will get you connected! #dreamhome #forsale #bestrealtors #Okc#okcrealestate #realestate #thunder #okcthunder #troyndenise

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Keller Williams Realty Elite

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BEST PLACES TO TAKE YOUR DATE ON VALENTINE'S DAY!

I know some people refer to Valentine's Day as National "Single Awareness" Day.  However, you choose to celebrate be it with family, friends or that special "someone" just wanted to share the TOP eats in OKC! Oklahoma City has some amazing restaurants for all you foodies! Here are our absolute favs! Get those reservations now! These are the HOT tickets in town! All these restaurants are phenomenal, the top 3 are my personal faves!!!

The Coach House  

Greatness began with the arrival of renowned chef Kurt Fleischfresser, and it's now considered one of the best places for an elegant dining experience. Warmly lit and covered in wood paneling, the restaurant uses linen and fine china. This is truly the place to be pampered. Add a fantastic wine list and a menu that adjusts its fine cuisine by season.
Features:
- Frequent diner program
- Private dining
Information:
- Address: 6437 Avondale
- Phone: (405) 842-1000 

Cattlemen's Steakhouse

Cattlemen's has been around since 1910 if you can believe it. In 1945, it was won by Gene Wade on a dice bet, and the "hard 3's" he rolled have been branded on the wall ever since. It's known to most Oklahoma City residents as the place to go for a great steak and lamb fries. They're open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Features:
- Banquet facilities for 120 people
- Casual "Diner" side and "Fine Dining" side
Information:
- Address: 1309 S. Agnew
- Phone: (405) 236-0416

Vast

There were perhaps some early hiccups with service and food quality when it opened in October of 2012, not completely unexpected with a new restaurant, but those appear to have been ironed out. And it's highly possible you won't find a better view in middle America. Vast, located atop the 50-story Devon Energy Center downtown, has become an Oklahoma City tourist attraction and a favorite for residents on special occasions. The fine dining restaurant from Skirvin Hotel chef Andrew Black features a menu of steak and seafood. If you ar on a budget, go there for lunch for less than $20 a plate for incredible quality food, great atmosphere and quite the view!!!
Features:
- Private rooms
- Special event space for up to 300 guests
Information:
- Address: 280 W. Sheridan Ave.
- Phone: (405) 702-7262

Haunted House

Tucked away in the trees of NE 63rd and MLK Ave., the Haunted House experience begins with the setting. Sit in a cozy and quiet room of the candle-lit house and enjoy great service. The menu is a bit limited in item number, but the steaks, seafood and desserts help make this a must try.
Features:
- Wonderful Ambiance
- Top notch, personal service
Information:
- Address: 7101 N Miramar
- Phone: (405) 478-1417 

The Mantel in Bricktown

This is one excellent restaurant to go on a date in Bricktown. It's another place with great atmosphere, having that fine dining feel while still a bit casual. The service is good, and the prices are reasonable on menu items such as steak, chicken and seafood.
Features:
- Catering and Private Rooms Available
- Outdoor Dining
Information:
- Address: 201 E Sheridan
- Phone: (405) 236-8040 

Boulevard Steakhouse in Edmond 

This place is one of the best. With gorgeous, romantic table settings, a great wine selection and a quality menu of steak and seafood, Boulevard is perfect for romantic dining.
Features:
- Private Dining Available
- Live Jazz in Lounge on Weekends
Information:
- Address: 505 S Boulevard (Edmond)
- Phone: (405) 715-2333

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Raw Appeal

Monday, August 4, 2014

Raw Appeal

Love this article about designing with natural wood. Check it out! Be inspired!

 

Judging by the design events this year, including London’s Clerkenwell Design Week back in May, natural materials such as wood are still very much in vogue, with a move toward leaving timber in as natural a state as possible. Products incorporating bark and twigs are one example of this, as is the resurgence of “pippy oak” — oak with lots of knots in it, once considered a less desirable form of the wood.

There are many ways to enjoy the colors and textures of raw wood in your home, as these images demonstrate. Whether you prefer a subtle touch or a full-on feature wall, get ready to go with the grain.

Capital Building

1. Wake up to a wood-covered accent wall. Using wood to cover one wall is a lovely way to add warmth and interest without spoiling the crisp look of a white space. This wall forms a stunning headboard, bringing pleasing color and texture to the pared-down palette.

2. Make a feature of your log pile. If you have a working open fire, use the firewood to your advantage. A storage nook like this doubles as a striking display when stacked with well-cured cut logs.

Union Studio

3. Employ wood as an artwork. Using reclaimed wood as art is a striking way to include it in a design. This is almost a feature wall, but the planks have been cut slightly shorter than the wall to form a sculptural piece.

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

4. Add warmth with weathered wood. Weathered wood has a warm, homey feel that works beautifully in a pale interior. This cladding emphasizes the height of the space and creates a chimney breast effect for the modern fire.

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5. Expose wooden beams. A simple way to incorporate the wood trend is to expose structural wooden beams already present in your home. Instead of painting them or boxing them in, leave them raw or give them a coat of wax to enrich the tones.

General Assembly

6. Take it upstairs. A staircase is a clever place for a feature wall — it connects upstairs with downstairs and provides some visual interest as people travel between the two. This panel of reclaimed wood has been framed with a white border to give it the feel of an artwork, while a pendant light really enhances the different colors in the timber.

7. Run it along the hallway. Hallways are another good place to use wood cladding — this sweeping corridor is emphasized by the thin strips of wood running in the direction of travel, drawing the eye along the space.

DuChateau Floors

8. Juxtapose different timbers. Don’t be afraid to mix different types of wood and different finishes in the same space. This bathroom has a combination of smooth, polished wood, cut planks and gorgeously knotty uncut pieces for a celebration of tones and textures.

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9. Don’t forget the garden. While decking, fencing and sheds are obvious uses of wood, consider something sculptural to make a real statement. This fabulous sphere is just asking to be touched and gazed upon.

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It is all about BOTTOM $$$!!! Show me the Money!

I love this article I just read! It makes my head spin when I hear people say, they see no value in a realtor and can just do it themselves. Studies have shown 97% of For Sale By Owner's aka as FSBO's eventually enlist in the help of a professional. After all, it is often times your biggest investment to get the most money out of, why would you not hire a professional negotiator. If you had cancer or were being sued, it is highly unlikely you would simply "Google" how to cure yourself without the help of a physician and modern day medicine or would represent yourself, right? Our team can get you 98%-100%+ of your list price. For Sale by Owner's statistically get 91% of list price. Unless you are prepared to fully understand and execute a contract, be ready and available for any and all showings, inspections, appraisal, appointments. Then you will need to negotiate through your inspections repairs, appraisal value if comes in low, and not to mention stay on top of the buyer's financing and title work to ensure everything can close on time. See this great article below:

FSBO Woes: Why It's So Hard to Sell Your Own Home
For most people, a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the cards.
By Marcie Geffner
Granted, some people are able to sell their own homes without the services of a real estate agent. Some of these successful do-it-yourselfers are very experienced home sellers. Others are transferring ownership of their home to a child, a coworker or a tenant who's already living in the home. These circumstances are the exception, not the norm, however. For most people, a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the cards. Here are five reasons why.
1. FSBOs can't list their home in the MLS. FSBOs aren't permitted to put their home in the multiple listing service (MLS) because these industry membership organizations are open only to licensed real estate brokers and agents. FSBOs are also locked out of many home search engines and Web sites, including the gigantic Realtor.com. Sure, a determined FSBO can put a for-sale sign in his or her front yard and run a tiny advertisement in the local newspaper, but the home won't receive nearly as much exposure as it would through the MLS.
2. Agents won't show FSBO homes. In a typical home sale, the buyer's agent receives a percentage of the commission that the seller pays the listing agent. Without a listing agreement, there's no guarantee that the buyer's agent will be compensated for his or her services, unless the buyer has signed a buyer's brokerage agreement that specifically provides for such compensation. Even if a FSBO offers to pay the buyer's side of the commission, most agents won't want to go through a transaction with an unsophisticated self-represented seller across the table. That means the pool of potential buyers for FSBO homes is limited primarily to unrepresented and probably unqualified prospects.

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3. FSBOs usually overprice their home. Like most homeowners, most FSBOs honestly believe their own home is worth more than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. Usually, they're wrong. A real estate agent can provide an update on market conditions, an assessment of the likely selling price of the home and tips for improving the home's buyer appeal. Overpricing a for-sale home is a sure way to deter potential buyers.
4. Buyers will feel intimidated. Potential buyers will spend less time in a for-sale home if the owner is present during the showing, and they'll be shy about discussing its pluses and minuses with their own agent if the owner is within earshot. Buyers will also be less inclined to make an offer if they know they'll be negotiating directly with the seller. Having an agent on each side creates an effective emotional buffer between the seller and buyer.
5. FSBOs are likely to stumble into legal trouble. Real estate transactions are fraught with potential liability for unwary sellers, particularly in states that have extensive disclosure requirements (e.g., California). A FSBO who overlooks even one required form or legally mandated disclosure could face a protracted and expensive buyer lawsuit after the transaction closes.
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