2013 April News - Midtown Tulsa Real Estate

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Green Patch
Tulsa Community
I ♥ Tulsa
I ♥ Tulsa Events
Community News April 2013
Recipes
Sand Springs
Herb Festival
Tulsa Drillers
Empty Bowls
Tulsa Master
Gardeners
Dogville Daycare
& Boarding
Tulsa Hub
Spay Oklahoma
Cystic Fibrosis
honoring Tulsa's
New Leaders
Ready. Willing. Able. Cain.
Blank Canvas
Bits & Bytes from the Bloggin' REALTOR!
Guthrie Green
Farmer's Markets!
Lori's Real Estate
Corner
Community News from Lori Cain Real Estate
Save the Date:
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Dear Lori,
It's April and it's my birthday! And Kasandra and brother Leon
celebrate with me on April 2nd!
Lot of great things going on at the PAC this month - plenty of plays,
opera and symphonies from which to choose. Sand Springs Herb
Festival, Empty Bowls, awesome fundraisers, Sesame Street - something
for everyone! FARMERS MARKETS are opening, there are lots of runs this
month, food trucks everywhere - something to do almost every day!
Tulsa Greek Festival has a new page on Facebook - please find us and
like us! You'll be the first to know details of our September 19-21
festival:
https://www.facebook.com/tulsagreekfestival
Fleetwood Mac,
BOK Center,
May 1st
Blue Dome Arts
Festival, May
17-19
Oklahomans for
Equality Gala,
May 4th
Street CReD,
May 11
If you follow my ramblings on Facebook or Google+, you already know
about Osage's $3,000 surgery and his post-op care at Dogville Daycare
and Boarding. We are appreciative of Delana, owner of Dogville, so she
is our featured locally-owned business this month - I encourage you to
visit her facilities if you may ever need to board a pup!
For those of you who FaceBook, check out the "I HEART Tulsa" page
where you can keep updated on what's going on in
Tulsa:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TulsaOklahoma/313243249897 !
We're healthy and happy right now and hope
you are too.
Osage's expensive surgery slowed down the carriage house
remodel somewhat. Plus, we spent the greater part of spring break decluttering the main house in preparation for the downstairs bedroom
renovation. I may try to post some photos next month - or we may just
surprise everyone at the 4th of July party!
Awesome news that Kathy Taylor is running for Mayor again! Let
me know if you'd like to get involved in her campaign! Or visit her web
site: http://taylorfortulsa.com/
My NEW social media addiction is Google+ - please add me to
your circles!
https://plus.google.com/107130138768422600000/
Still loving Pinterest. Please follow my boards!
http://pinterest.com/loricaintulsa/
For those of you who tweet, please follow me on Twitter: @LoriCainRE
Also please visit and subscribe to my blog:
http://LoriCain.com/blog. I promise it's not all about real estate - lots of
info on our neighborhoods, parks, events, local businesses and
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"Philanthropy
is
commendable,
but it must not
cause the
philanthropist
to overlook
the
circumstances
of economic
injustice which
make
philanthropy
necessary."
Martin Luther
King, Jr.
"Be well, do
good work,
and keep in
touch!"
Garrison
Keillor
community!
I hope this newsletter finds you in good health & good spirits!
Please keep scrolling ... the best is at the bottom!
Green Patch
Found a cool new web site with fun
information about REduce, REuse and
REcycle: www.bringrecycling.org
-------Follow the MET on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/tulsamet
------I found this awesome "Green Directory"
on the Sustainable Tulsa web site. They
have links for recycling batteries, computers, tires, yard waste and even a
link for what can be included in curbside pick-up. Check out this list:
http://www.sustainabletulsa.org/green_directory
and thank Sustainable Tulsa for putting this together!
-------Elaine Meek, Chair of "Transit Matters" (local advocacy group for public
transportation) is trying to get funding for Tulsa's public transportation
needs. Please check out the web site and sign the petition. Quite frankly,
Tulsa' transit system leaves a LOT to be desired, so I'm really glad that
Elaine is leading this charge. Do what you can to help out please. Drop by
the web site and show your support!
http://transitmatterstulsa.com/
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Downtown Tulsa to Get a Green Upgrade: Tree Downtown Tulsa
Would you like to help beautify downtown Tulsa? Consider supporting Tree
Downtown Tulsa -- a collaborative partnership among Up With Trees, the
Tulsa Downtown Coordinating Council, the Tulsa Beautification Foundation
and the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Through this ambitious project
we will plant hundreds of mature trees lining downtown city streets and
help continue the amazing transformation of our City. For more
information or to make a donation, and visit
https://www.upwithtrees.org/programs/tree-downtown-tulsa/ for more
details.
-------Check out the Tulsa Master Recyclers web site:
http://tulsamasterrecyclers.blogspot.com/
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The Tulsa Master Recyclers Association was established to promote a
healthy and sustainable environment by educating and motivating people
to reduce waste throughout the Tulsa community and the State of
Oklahoma. Lot of good info here!
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Household Pollutant Collection Event
Date: April 13 - 14, 2013
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm daily
Location: Gate 7, Tulsa Expo Square, 15th & Sandusky
Web: http://www.metrecycle.com
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
A member of the "Elite"
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
Community Miscellaneous
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Donate to the Food Bank while shopping at Reasor's!
When you use reusable bags to bag your groceries at Reasor's, you save 6 cents
off your total purchase per reusable bag. Now you can chose to pass the savings
onto those in need. Inform your cashier you would like to donate your savings to
the Food for Kids program at the Food Bank and all proceeds will benefit children in
your area. Help feed kids while helping the environment.
Neighborhood Association Web Sites
Would you like to announce your neighborhood association web site? I learned
recently that White City has added one:
www.whitecitytulsa.org. Riverview is http://www.riverviewtulsa.com/
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Please send yours in and let's start a master list!
Tulsa Mayoral Election: June 11, 2013
The non-partisan primary is slated for June 11.
If one candidate receives 50 percent of the vote plus one, that person
will be declared the winner and no general election will be needed.
Voters approved a City Charter amendment in 2011 to have nonpartisan
races. The item was placed on the ballot through an initiative petition
process by the local nonprofit group Save Our Tulsa.
Here's how it works: If more than two candidates file but one candidate gets
more than 50 percent of the votes at the primary election, that candidate is
elected.
If more than two candidates file and no one gets more than 50 percent in the
primary but two together total more than 50 percent, then those two top
vote-getters advance to the general election.
If more than two candidates file but no two total more than 50 percent, then
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the top candidates whose votes total more than 50 percent go to a runoff
election. The top two vote-getters in the runoff advance to the general
election.
Mark your calendars to get out to vote on June 11th. I'll be reminding you
again in May and June!
April 2013 Events - brother Leon
Tom Brokaw - OSU Tulsa Business Forum
Date : April 2, 2013
Time : 10:00am
Location : Mabee Center
Web : http://www.mabeecenter.com
Television journalist and author, best known for being anchor of
NBC Nightly News from 1982- 2004 and author of the book, The Greatest
Generation.
An Evening with Margaret Atwood
Time : 7:00 pm
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Location : Performing Arts Center
Web : http://www.tulsapac.com
Margaret Atwood, a poet and one of the most honored fiction authors in recent
history, will talk about her groundbreaking novels and share personal insights into her
writing life. She will also take questions from the audience and autograph books after
her presentation.
Brown Bag It: Pat Surman & Ron Chioldi
Time : 12:10 p.m.
Metro Christian Academy's Spring Production Oklahoma
Date : April 4 - 6, 2013
Time : 7:00 p.m.
Location : Metro Christian Academy
Web : http://www.metroca.com
Metro Christian Academy presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's, Oklahoma
"Lineages" an Art Show of Generations
Date : April 4 - May 24, 2013
Time : Opening Night: April 4th , 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Duration of Show: April 4th - May
25th
Location : Your Design
Web : http://www.facebook.com/YourDesign.BA
Sesame Street Live
Date : April 4 - 7, 2013
Location : BOK Center, Tulsa
Web: http://www.bokcenter.com
Love, Loss and What I Wore
Date : April 4 - 7, 2013
Time : Apr. 4-6 at 8 p.m., Apr. 7 at 2 p.m.
Nora and Delia Ephron's intimate collection of stories is based on the best-selling
book by Ilene Beckerman, along with recollections of the Ephron sisters' friends. The
play is organized as a series of monologues by five female actors who use clothing
and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant
stories that all women, and perhaps some men, can relate to.
A Small Fire
Dates: April 5, 6, 9, 12-14
Location: Heller and Clark Theater, 4825 S. Quaker
Phone: 918-746-5065
John and Emily's well ordered, middle-class life together is strangely upended when
Emily begins, one by one, to lose her senses. Smell, taste, sight, and hearing
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mysteriously disappear, until touch is all she has to perceive the world around her.
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Concert: Orange
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Orange -- a dramatic color to be sure -- is less violent than red, yet remains
energetic, lighthearted and intriguing. Samuel Barber's "School for Scandal" is playful
and lively, bursting with drama, much like the comedic play after which it was written.
One of Beethoven's most highly regarded symphony's spontaneously sweeping final
movement catches audiences in a whirlwind of joy.
K-Dub Food Truck Festival
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Location: Admiral & Lewis
Time: noon to 6pm
Don't miss the food and fun of the K-Dub Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 6!
From noon to 6:00pm, sample gourmet eats from six of Tulsa's most popular food
trucks, listen to amazing local musicians, and browse local vendors. This familyfriendly event promises to be a fun and relaxing afternoon in the heart of Whittier
Square. The festival takes place in the parking lot on the southeast corner of Admiral
& Lewis. Admission is free!
Leon Russell 27th Annual Birthday Bash
Date: April 6, 2013
Location: Brady Theater
Web: http://www.bradytheater.com/
Gatha Odissi and Krishna
Time : 4:00 p.m.
Twenty dancers in two renowned troupes from India come together in one rich and
colorful dance program.
Gospel Music Sunday Brunch
Time : 10AM- 2PM
Location : Cain's Ballroom
Web : http://www.okjoes.com
Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue is launching what we believe will become Tulsa's best
choice for Sunday dining...Gospel Music Sunday Brunch at the Historic Cain's
Ballroom! It's going to be at our Cain's location on the first Sunday of every month.
We will be featuring Oklahoma Joe's Bar-B-Cue along with our Smoked Quesadilla
Station, Specialty Omelets made to order, Carving Stations with our famous smoked
fare, a salad and dessert bar with all the fixins and much, much more. Come
experience live music while you dine on our world famous barbecue and begin your
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Sunday with an experience that will feed your body and soul! Serving times: 10AM2PM! Tickets are sold at the door! Adults are $25.00, Children 11-16 $10.00 Children
10 and under FREE! Children must be accompanied by 1 adult per 2 children.
Blank Canvas
Date: April 11, 2013
Location: Tulsa Convention Center
Time: 6:30pm
Web: http://www.yst.org/yst/Blank_Canvas.asp
Eight talented chefs. One secret ingredient. A recipe for some serious fun! Tickets
$125 per person. For questions about Blank Canvas, contact Liz Neas at
918.382.4402.
Nostra Carissima Musica
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th & Cincinnati
Celebrate PMT's (Pro Musica Tulsae) 10th anniversary with some of our favorite
music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque! Tickets available at the door
for $10, $8 for students and seniors
Angelina Ballerina
Date : April 12 - 13, 2013
Time : Apr. 12 at 7 p.m., Apr. 13 at 11 a.m.
In ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie,
AZ, Viki, and even their teacher Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is
coming to visit Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types
of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and, of course, ballet, and
they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. The show is
appropriate for ages 3-12.
SpringFest Garden Market and Festival
Date: April 12-13, 2013
Time: 9am to 4pm both days
Location: Tulsa Garden Center
Web: http://www.tulsagardencenter.com
Join Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria as they host the annual SpringFest
Garden Market and Festival. This is the place to find every imaginable type of plant,
gardening information, garden art, food and fun. Don't miss this fantastic gardening
extravaganza! Proceeds from SpringFest Garden Market and Festival benefit the
Tulsa Garden Center. For more information call 918-746-5125.
The Promise Ball - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Tulsa Conventiton Center
Web: http://tulsa.jdrf.org/event/2013-promise-ball/
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The Promise Ball is JDRF Tulsa's largest annual fundraising event, featuring
entertainment, fine food, and drink. The silent and live auctions, with hundreds of
spectacular items, are highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime excursions, one-of-a-kind
autographed collectibles and can't-get-anywhere-else entertainment packages.
Household Pollutant Collection Event
Date: April 13 - 14, 2013
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm daily
Location: Gate 7, Tulsa Expo Square, 15th & Sandusky
Web: http://www.metrecycle.com
Signature Symphony at TCC: The Genius of Aaron Copland
Date: April 13
Location: TCC South Campus, 10300 E. 81st St.
Web: www.signaturesymphony.org
Aaron Copland is considered the Dean of American composers. His music evokes
vast American landscapes and pioneer spirit with scores such as Rodeo and the
Lincoln Portrait. With the music of Copeland supplying the framework for the evening,
this special program features the stunning photo-choreography of James Westwater,
bringing a creative synthesis of music and imagery that will provide a compelling new
symphonic experience.
Walk MS Tulsa
Date: April 13
Location: Veterans Park, 1875 S Boulder
Web: www.nationalmssociety.org
Benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cristy Racy, 918-488-0882.
Parkside's By Your Side Run
Time : 9:00 am
Location : Mohawk Park - Shelter #3
Web : http://www.parksideinc.org
Parkside's By Your Side Run promotes physical fitness while raising funds for the By
Your Side program benefiting Parkside's clients and their families. The event features
a 5K ,1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Dog Walk.
Miranda Lambert
Location : BOK Center
Web : http://www.bokcenter.com
Chonda Pierce - Girl Talk with Musical Guest Geoff Moore
Time : 7:00PM
Location : Mabee Center
Web : http://www.mabeecenter.com
Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit,
Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a
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decade. An in-demand stand up comic, television hostess and author, Pierce has
parlayed her gift for storytelling into a multi-faceted career.
Signature Symphony at TCC: New Dimensions III
Date: April 18
Location: TCC South Campus, 10300 E. 81st St.
Web: www.signaturesymphony.org
Join Barry Epperley and the Signature Symphony Chamber Players as they explore
the delights of the small ensemble experience - from classical to jazz - through all
musical ages. A total experience of sound, lighting and imagery, it's chamber music
as you've never known it before!
Chefs for the Cure
Time : 6 p.m.
Location : Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Web : http://www.komentulsa.org
Cancer Treatment Centers of America will host the annual Chefs for the Cure "tasteof" style event on Saturday, April 20. The evening provides a sampling of gourmet
cuisine from local chefs. It will also include live music, wine, beer and cocktails with
all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tulsa affiliate.
Tulsa Heart Walk
Date: April 20
Location: ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave
Benefits American Heart Association. Call Cindy 918-712-4006
Web: www.tulsaheartwalk.com
Distance: 5K Family Fun Walk. Activities: Kids Zone, Survivor Tent, VIP Tent, Pets
Zone, Music.
24th Annual Herbal Affair & Festival
Location: Downtown Triangle, Sand Springs
Time: 9am-4pm
Web: http://www.herbalaffairandfestival.com
Spring will be in the air, on the ground and in the hands of thousands of visitors who
descend on Sand Springs Annual Herbal Affair & Festival. More than 100 vendors
bring herbs, perennials, natives, and heirlooms plants, along with herbal products,
gardening supplies and folk art to the heart of Sand Springs to give visitors a taste of
spring fever. The children's area provides fun games, prizes, face painting and a
children's performing stage area.
Tulsa Opera: Aida
Date: April 20, 26, 28
Location: 1610 S. Boulder Ave. West
Web: www.tulsaopera.com
Phone: 918-582-4035
The grandest of grand operas, Aida takes place in Egypt during a time of war. An
enslaved Ethiopian princess, Aida, and leader of the Egyptian army, Radamès, keep
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their forbidden love a secret, hoping that after the war they can be united. Amneris,
the daughter of the Pharaoh, loves Radamès and is determined to marry him. But
when she becomes jealous of his feelings for Aida, she schemes a deceptive plan.
Aida must decide if her loyalties lie with her country or her love for Radamès.
Unity Concert
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Location: Guthrie Green, 111 East Brady Street
Time: 2pm - 8pm
Tulsa Unites Kick-Off! Unity Concert at Guthrie Green, featuring local musicians,
poets and community organizations! Event is free and open to the public.
The Color Run
Location: Veteran's Park
Web: http://thecolorrun.com/tulsa/
The Color Run™ event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and
more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. For our events, it
is all about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the
start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3
miles of The Color Run™ course will be the most enjoyable real estate you've
traveled in a VERY long time.
Tulsa Art Studio Tour
Date: April 20-21, 2013
Web: www.TulsaArtStudioTour.org
Turn Tulsa Pink 5K and Fun Run
Date: Sunday April 21
Location: ORU Mabee Center
Web: http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/rtp_index.html
Third Day
Location : Tulsa Convention Center
Web : http://www.bokcenter.com
With Special Guests: Colton Dixon and Josh Wilson
Up With Trees Green Leaf Gala
Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Location: Aloft Hotel, 200 Civic Center
Web: https://www.upwithtrees.org/about/events/green-gala/
CANdlelight Ball
Date: April 26
Time: 6pm-midnight
Location: The Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth Street
Drinks, dinner, dessert and dancing; separate after party. Benefits Child Abuse
Network. Call 918-624-0201 or visit
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Web: www.childabusenetwork.org
Designer Showcase
Dates: April 26-May 19
The Designer Showcase will open to the public on Friday, April 26, 2013 and will
close on Sunday, May 19, 2013. This year's Designer Showcase is "The Tandy
Home" located at 2723 S. Birmingham Place. For further information please contact
Event Coordinator Paula Dellavedova at 918.746.6602. Benefiting the Foundation
for Tulsa Schools.
YWCA 3rd Annual Race Against Racism
Date: Saturday April 27, 2013
Location: ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin
9:00am: 1 Mile Justice Walk/Fun Run
9:30am: Chip-timed 5K
Race starts between ONEOK Field and the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
Artscape
Time : 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location : The Summit
Web : http://www.thegriefcenter.org
Please save the date for our annual special event fundraiser,
ARTSCAPE. All funds raised support The Grief Center programs and counseling
services.
Empty Bowls
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Location: Hyatt Regency, 100 E 2nd St
Benefiting the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
------------------The Drunkard (and The Oleo)
The longest running play in America!
Location: Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Drive
Time: 7:15 pm
Curtain time: 7:30pm. Sing-a-long time starts at 7:15pm. Come see the show and be
part of the fun of an evening of "Tulsa's best family entertainment!" Come and be a
part of the show! Come and boo and hiss the Villain, cheer and applaud the hero.
Sing-a-long with tunes of a bygone era. You may laugh, you may cry, but you will
have a great time. Tulsa Spotlighters, Inc. is a non-profit charitable endeavor. We
present the old fashioned melodrama "The Drunkard" and "The Olio" every Saturday
night at 7:30 p.m. Web site: http://www.spotlighttheater.org. Contact: For reservations
call 587-5030.
Too many things going on at the PAC to list ... visit their web site:
http://www.tulsapac.com
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Tulsa Zoo web site: www.tulsazoo.com/
Dates: every Saturday night
Many runs going on - please check out http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/!
Recipes!
Cooking with and for family and friends can bring the best
enjoyment - to your heart and tummy. Enjoy the recipes this month!
New Potato Salad
This low-carb potato salad recipe, ideal
for potlucks, has just 3 grams of fat per
serving. Serve it for diabetic meal plans
along with burgers, chicken, and other
grilled favorites. MAKES: 16 half-cup
servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds tiny new potatoes
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise dressing or
light salad dressing
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet or dill pickles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 - 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
1. In a large saucepan, combine potatoes and enough water to
cover potatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and
simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or just until tender. Drain well;
cool potatoes. Cut potatoes into quarters.
2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise dressing, celery, onion,
pickles, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add the potatoes and egg, gently tossing to coat. Cover and
chill for 6 to 24 hours.
3. To serve, stir enough of the milk into salad to reach desired
consistency. Season to taste with additional pepper. Makes 16
servings.
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Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
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3 cups chicken broth or water
2 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 1-1/2
pounds), halved
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup minced shallot
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add
chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a
bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and
cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred
chicken fine.
In a bowl stir together chicken, mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and
salt and pepper to taste.
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Lori's note: Try to use FRESH tarragon, and I use more than the
recipe requests. Tastes better after refrigerated for a day! Oh, and
I never cook chicken breasts with the skin on - using this poaching
method of cooking the chicken breasts IS worth the extra time!
Avocado Egg Salad
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4 hard-boiled eggs
1 large avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Vegenaise (can substitute
yogurt)
1 teaspoon curry powder
Pinch of salt and pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mash together with
a fork. Adjust the salt/pepper/mayo to your tastes. Then slap
between two slices of bread or in a wrap and enjoy.
Strawberry-Chocolate
Graham Sandwich
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon light cream cheese
spread
1/8 teaspoon finely shredded
orange peel
2 chocolate graham cracker
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squares
2 strawberries, thinly sliced
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and orange peel. Spread one
side of each graham cracker with cream cheese mixture. Arrange
strawberry slices on cream cheese side of one cracker; top with the
other cracker, cream cheese side down. Makes 1 serving, 19 grams
carbs.
Tip To Tote: Prepare sandwich as directed. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Transport in an insulated lunch box with ice packs and hold for up to
5 hours.
Sugar-Free Skinny Monkey Cookies
Source: onceamonthmom.com
Note: this is a sugar-free recipe; don't make it and expect it to taste
like a rich dessert!
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3 bananas
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mash bananas in a large bowl, then stir in
remaining ingredients. Let batter stand for approximately 20
minutes, then drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Bake 10-12 minutes.
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Freezing Directions:
Cool completely, then place cookies in a freezer bag. Seal, label,
and freeze.
Nutritional Information:
47 calories; 7.5 g carbs; 1.6 g fat; 1.5 g protein; 1.3 g fiber; 1 WW
PointsPlus
Lori's White Fish
Ingredients
 white fish (such as tilapia, basa or orange roughy)
 peppers (green, red, or yellow)
 yellow onion
 tomato soup
 white wine
 rice
Saute sliced peppers and sliced onions in olive oil and garlic. Place
fish in baking dish and top with tomato soup, peppers and onions.
Pour in a little white wine. Bake at 350-degrees for about 20
minutes and serve over cooked rice.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
by Barefoot Contessa
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Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any
yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and
pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes,
until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan
from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more
kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve
immediately.
Kali Orexi (Greek for "Good Eating!")
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Check out the "Community Links" page to my web site
which includes links to theaters and events, area chambers
of commerce, area entertainment, news sources and
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schools.
Please visit:
http://loricain.com/resources/community-links/
Shopping for homes? Search here!
24th Annual Herbal Affair and Festival!
Spring is in the air, on the ground and in the hands of thousands of
visitors who descend on Sand Springs, April 20, 2013 for the 24th
Annual Herbal Affair & Festival, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100
vendors bring herbs, perennials, natives, and heirlooms plants, along
with herbal products, gardening supplies and folk art to the heart of
Sand Springs giving visitors a taste of spring fever. Also, included are
delicious food vendors served up Amish, Greek, Italian, Cajun, Indian,
along with plenty of American cuisine.
What began in 1989 as a small downtown street sale has grown to
attract some 30,000 people and spurred other communities to host
similar events. However, the Sand Springs Herbal Affair & Festival
remains the "queen" as the largest, and most respected, in the state.
http://herbalaffairandfestival.com/
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Tulsa Drillers - Let's play ball!
Home Opener at ONEOK Field Scheduled for April 11
The Tulsa Drillers 2013 schedule has been finalized by the Texas League. The
Drillers home opener at ONEOK Field is set for Thursday, April 11 against the San
Antonio Missions. Tulsa will begin the regular season campaign one week earlier,
on April 4, in San Antonio.
Following a six-game road trip to open the season, the Drillers return to Tulsa for
another six-game set that will begin with the opener on April 11. The initial
homestand will run for six consecutive days through April 16 and will include three
games against the Missions and three more versus Corpus Christi.
The 2013 home slate is highlighted by 17 Fireworks Games at ONEOK Field. Every
Friday home game during the season will feature post-game fireworks, and shows
will also follow four selected Saturday games. In addition, two special fireworks
shows are scheduled on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the
Independence Day Holiday.
Overall, the Texas League will again play a 140-game split season, with the first
half concluding on June 19.
Tulsa will play a total of 70 home games with 41 of games occurring on either a
Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The Drillers will play 14 home games during
the month of April, 15 in May, 11 in June, 17 in July and 13 in August.
The home schedule includes seven weekday, day games, including one on
Memorial Day, May 27. The complete list of non-weekend day games includes: April
15 (12:05PM), April 29 (11:05AM), May 8 (4:05PM), May 15 (11:05AM), May 27
(1:05PM), June 5 (12:05PM) and June 10 (12:05PM).
The normal starting time for evening games at ONEOK Field will remain at 7:05PM.
Sunday home games in April, May and June, with the excpetion of May 26, will
begin at 2:05PM, while Sunday games the remainder of the year will have the
standard start time of 7:05PM.
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Two different home stands will be interrupted during the season. On Friday, May
10, the Drillers and Arkansas will take a night off during their series when the
Beldam Game between OU and OSU is played. In June, Tulsa and Northwest
Arkansas will play two games at ONEOK Field before moving to Springdale for a
single game on June 6. The two teams will return to Tulsa the following night to
conclude their four-game series.
Tulsa's final regular season home game is scheduled for Monday, August 26.
The Drillers will close out the regular season with a Labor Day Weekend Series in
Springfield. The final game is slated for Monday, September 2.
Several different ticket packages for the 2013 season are now available, including a
Friday Night Fireworks Plan. Fans interested in packages can contact the Drillers at
(918)744-5901 or at [email protected].
April 11-13 vs SA, start 7:05pm
April 14 vs CC, start 2:05pm
April 22-25 vs ARK, start 7:05pm
April 26-27 vs NWA, start 7:05pm
April 28 vs NWA, start 2:05pm
April 29 vs NWA, start 11:05pm
Empty Bowls
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Tulsa, 100 E. 2nd Street
Join us at Empty Bowls 2013 and help us
reach our goal of raising $300,000 to fight
hunger in eastern Oklahoma.
Empty Bowls 2013 will feature:
Exclusive VIP Experience . Live Entertainment .
One-of-a-kind Artwork . Raffle Prizes . Handcrafted Souvenir Bowls .
Wine Pull
New auction items, experiences and much more!
For every dollar raised, the Community Food Bank of Eastern
Oklahoma can distribute five meals
to those struggling with hunger in our communities.
Registration includes soup-and-salad dinner, dessert and souvenir
bowls to serve as a reminder of the too-many empty bowls of hungry
Oklahomans.
Individual tickets $50. Sponsorships available.
Web: http://www.cfbeo.org/UpcomingEvents/EmptyBowls2013.aspx
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Tulsa Master Gardeners are fabulous!
Tulsa Master Gardeners is proud to present their newly redesigned
website, which will serve both as a gathering place for our Master
Gardeners and an educational resource for gardening lovers of every
level of expertise. The information available at TulsaMasterGardeners.org
is the result of decades of research by the members of our organization
and the research departments of Oklahoma State University.
There's something for everyone on the new site, starting with tips, ideas
and regional details for the Oklahoma gardener. Start caring for flowers,
trees, vegetables, turf and lawn, and much more. We know what's what
when it comes to insects and diseases, herbicides and chemicals,
seasonal details, how-to instructions for plots and greenhouses, and the
answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions.
You'll find Master Gardeners at events and classes all across Green
Country, starting with spring classes at our OSU Extension Office near the
Tulsa State Fairgrounds. We offer subject matter experts for speaking
engagements at schools and club meetings, and we're waiting to meet
you at annual events like the Tulsa State Fair and the HBA Home &
Garden Show.
www.TulsaMasterGardeners.org
Dogville Daycare and Boarding
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"A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself."
~ Josh Billings
After our pup Osage's very traumatic surgery, we boarded him at Tulsa's locallyowned Dogville Daycare and Boarding. Dogville Daycare is co-owned and
managed by Dr. Delana Taylor McNac, a graduate of the OSU College of
Veterinary Medicine, a licensed professional counselor and hospice chaplain.
Osage's surgery included opening his bowels and intestines, so strict confinement
after surgery was a must. Keeping him crated at home and taking him on a leash to
go to the bathroom would be impossible with Penny and Theo wanting to play with
him. Thankfully, Dogville Daycare is a 24-hour operation with Delana, her
husband Mickey, and several staff on site at all times.
They made sure Osage didn't disturb his stitches, watched to see that he recovered
as expected and gave him required medication. Demetrius and I were relieved that
SOMEONE was watching him at all times and that a vet was on the grounds.
After we dropped Osage off and he was made comfortable, Delana gave us a tour
of their 4,000 square foot facility. Dogville Daycare offers different boarding
packages tailored to meet your pup's needs. They have a large inside playroom
and a half-acre "mini dog park" in addition to individual boarding rooms.
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You can drop your pup off for the day or while you are on vacation. They offer
dog day care, dog boarding with spacious suites, comfort care for special needs
dogs and senior dogs. Visit their web site to see the many options available. In
addition to several choices for your special needs pet, there are alternatives for
"cage free" boarding.
I promise this is a great dog boarding option that your pups will be happy with! It's
all play and no crates, unless necessary! We were able to visit Osage during his
stay - in the photo above, Deme is taking Osage out for a walk - still had to be
leashed because stitches wouldn't allow him to romp. He was not upset when it was
time for us to leave!!
Call Delana at 918-949-6070 to find out more about this awesome dog boarding
facility in Tulsa. It's conveniently located at 9525 East 47th Place (between
Memorial and Mingo) in a really BLUE building! And visit their web site:
Web: http://www.dogville-daycare.com/
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Tulsa Hub
Educate - Equip - Empower
"Tulsa hub needs your old bikes!"
(Any bike in any condition)
We'll make pick ups!
Tulsa Hub equips, educates, and empowers under-served populations
through bicycling-for-transportation programs.
We would love to take gently used bike donations of all sizes! We repurpose
bikes and donated parts/gear for our various programs. Please contact our
Executive Director, Ren Barger, at [email protected] if you have a bike
you would like to donate to our programs.
Tulsa Hub is a syndicate of volunteers with a mission to change lives
through cycling. Founded by Ren Barger in 2008, Tulsa Hub is the belief in
human power, made visible. Tulsa Hub is the only non-profit in Oklahoma
providing certified bicycling-for-transportation education, refurbished
bicycles, safety gear, and follow-up support to the impoverished, mentally ill,
or otherwise disenfranchised of our community. After participants "pay it
forward" with 10 hours of volunteerism and training, bicycles and gear are
earned in the Adult Cycling Empowerment (ACE) program. We are also
working to change the habits of the next generation by conducting activetransportation programs with elementary school students.
Bikes are donated from Tulsa citizens, and refurbished by Tulsa Hub
volunteer mechanics. Since our inception in 2009, we have helped 230
adults earn a reliable transportation option, and given 400 bikes to 2nd-6th
graders in our programs. Over 60% of ACE alumni consistently volunteer
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with us, and about half have used their bike to get jobs, go back to school,
or otherwise make moves toward self-sufficiency.
Ren Barger
Tulsa Hub Executive Director
Hub: 918-813-0028
601 W. 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
(By Appointment Only)
www.tulsahub.org
Spay Oklahoma
Spay Oklahoma is a non-profit
organization founded in Tulsa in 2004
in response to Oklahoma's serious pet
overpopulation problem. More than 60
percent of pets become unwanted and
will be abandoned or end up in pounds,
shelters, or research labs.
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Affordable low-cost spay and neuter services
Preventing unwanted births & pet suffering
Reducing dog & cat overpopulation
Professional licensed veterinarians
Happier, healthier, longer lives for your pets
What we do
Our mission is to eliminate pet overpopulation by providing low cost
spay and neuter services to pet owners who cannot afford this
important step in care of their dogs and cats.
We are a nonprofit organization founded in 2004, supported by
donations, grants, and fees charged for surgeries. Community
donations and fees for surgeries help subsidize and offset our full
cost of operation.
We operate two clinics, dedicated exclusively to low cost spay and
neuter for pets of financially eligible owners.
Our professional staff includes licensed veterinarians, clinic
managers, and in-surgery assistants. Volunteers help staff our
clinics, which contributes to limiting manpower expenses.
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Cost
Adult Cat $30 (includes a rabies shot and a pain injection)
Kitten $20 (5 months old & younger and a pain injection)
Adult Dogs $40 (includes a rabies shot and a pain injection)
Puppy $30 (5 months & younger and a pain injection)
Additional one-time services
at time of surgery
Vaccinations for adult and young dogs and cats
Dogs - routine vaccinations, $5 each
Cats - routine vaccinations, $5 each
Puppies - routine vaccinations, $5 each
Kittens - routine vaccinations, $5 each
De-worming - routine vaccinations, $5 each
Toe nails trimmed at no charge
TWO Tulsa area Clinic Locations
North Tulsa Clinic 36th Street North
918-728-3144
South Tulsa Clinic Bixby
918-970-4222
http://spayok.org/
WHAT: On April 4, 2013, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be honoring Tulsa's
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New Leaders at the Mayo Hotel, chaired by past honorees Ashley Farthing and
Katie Mabrey. These outstanding men and women have exemplified leadership
qualities, are active in volunteer roles, or have excelled in metro Tulsa's business
community. Those chosen will be among the most prominent, influential, and
successful businessmen and women in the city. This exciting evening will include a
seated dinner, awards, music and bidding on exclusive live & silent auction items
including dinners, get-a-ways and the opportunity to mix and mingle with our honored
guests.
WHERE: The Mayo Hotel Downtown Tulsa
WHEN: Thursday, April 4, 2013
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Pre-Event Reception for honorees
6:30 pm - 10:00pm - Tulsa's New Leaders Event
WHY: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000
children and adults in the United States today. When the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
was founded in 1955, few children with CF lived to attend elementary school. Today,
the median age of survival for an individual with CF is 37 years.
Web: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/tulsa/index.cfm?id=23348&event=23348
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for CF changing the course of life for those who suffer from the disease.
To do this we must provide money for continuing research. All contributions are tax
deductible within the legal limits of the law.
ATTIRE: Black-Tie Optional
MORE INFO: Contact Amanda Shank (918) 744-6354 or email [email protected]
Lori's note: my pick among the participants is Kyle Cermak - you can donate to
him here:
http://www.cff.org/LWC/dsp_DonationPage.cfm?idEvent=23348&idUser=557051
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Blank Canvas
benefiting Tulsa Youth Services
Location: Tulsa Convention Center
Time: 6:30pm
Eight talented chefs. One secret ingredient.
A recipe for some serious fun!
Who's the Best Chef in Tulsa? That's the question we'll answer at Blank
Canvas. Tulsa's own version of "Iron Chef" is a grueling competition
between eight of Tulsa's most talented chefs. This exciting culinary event
sets the stage for live and silent auctions, delectable food, refreshing wine,
and loads of fun with your friends! Best of all, Blank Canvas benefits our
community's most vulnerable youth.
Your participation in Blank Canvas makes it possible for us to serve
thousands of young people and their families this year, with quality
programs like Runaway and Homeless Services, Counseling, Delinquency
Prevention, and Youth Development. Special thanks to our Patron
Sponsors! We couldn't do it without you!
Tickets $125 per person. For questions about Blank Canvas, contact Liz
Neas at 918.382.4402.
Visit the web site to see the competing chefs and the amazing Patron
Sponsors of the event!
Web: http://www.yst.org/yst/Blank_Canvas.asp
Guthrie Green
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OPENING WEEKEND
April 5: Emerging Spring Concert
April 6: Horton Records Presents ...
Featuring: And There Stands Empires, Gogo Plumbay & Low
Litas
April 7: Sunday Market from 10 am to 4 pm
April 7 from 2 - 6 pm ...
DWIGHT TWILLEY with VANDEVANDER & FIAWNA FORTE
Emerging Spring
Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 - 6:00pm-10:00pm
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust and the George
Kaiser Family Foundation are pleased to open the Guthrie
Green's Lawn d'Arts Series with Emerging Spring, sponsored
by Saks Tulsa and This Land Press. Emerging Spring at
Guthrie Green features a concert featuring Pop Machine and
We The Ghost along with red carpet photos, Beauty Bars,
and door prized throughout the night provided by Saks 5th
Avenue.
Guthrie Green Food Truck Wednesdays
Chow down at Guthrie Green every Wednesday for lunch!
Live music, amazing food trucks, and fresh air - what could
be better?? Join us every week between 11:30 am and 1:30
pm for a break from the office or a fun outing with the kids!
Guthrie Green Sunday Market
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The Sunday Market is open every Sunday from April to
October from 10 am to 4 pm.
Guthrie Green Sunday Market promotes strong community
and local business in the heart of the Brady Arts District by
providing a unique space for Tulsans to congregate, shop,
and enjoy downtown's newest urban park. The Sunday
Market offers eclectic and interesting food and goods;
everything from locally grown produce to gourmet food
trucks to handmade soaps.
Farmer's 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.
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Not sure on opening dates of each individual
market, but Brookside is already open and Cherry
Street is opening April 6th.
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
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TULSA - Wednesday morning
Brookside Farmers' market
8 am - 12 pm, March thru October
Wednesdays 8am to 12pm
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 thru August
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 6 thru October
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 CarmiChaels ProduCe
Open 7 days a week, 8 am - 6 pm
14800 S. memorial
Don and Joyce Carmichael
BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow Farmers Market
mid April-mid October
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Saturdays- 8a-noon
418 S Main St
David Blue 918-259-2400
OWASSO
Owasso Farmers' Market
8 am - 12 pm, Wednesday, May thru October
Nancy Blakley - 918-521-7191
8 am - 12 pm, Saturday, May thru October
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 thru October
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-FMGuideGreenCountry.pdf
Lori's Real Estate Corner
What I need to know when
buying a house ~ components
of a clean offer!
Bits & Bytes from the Bloggin' Realtor
You're ready to buy a house and are wondering what you need to know. You've
shopped and have picked out the perfect home and are ready to write an offer - how
exciting!
What you offer in terms of the sales price is going to depend on whether the home is
priced competitively and how long it's been on the market. Obviously, the longer a
home has been on the market, we assume that the Seller is going to be more
negotiable. But if the list price is now where it should have been to begin with, you
may not want to insult the Seller with too low an offer. Have your Realtor pull
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comparable sales and guide you.
Earnest money. The amount of earnest money should be one percent of the sales
price. If you want to make your offer appear stronger, write a larger amount. It will
be cashed once all terms of the contract are agreed upon; however, it will be credited
towards your down-payment at closing.
Short video explaining earnest money:
Earnest Money - Lori Cain Real Estate Quick
Tips
Closing date. We typically set our closing dates thirty days out. This amount of time
is needed for the Lender to qualify you through Underwriting; and the Title company
needs this amount of time to bring the abstract up to date and ensure a clear title.
Asking for more than thirty days makes Sellers nervous, so keep it in line with the
norm if possible.
Repairs. We're going to ask the Seller to be responsible for an amount for repairs
before we've had an opportunity to inspect the property. Keep this amount close to
the amount of earnest money.
Closing costs. Many Buyers are asking Sellers to contribute to their closing costs
and with most financing, you can ask for up to six percent of the sales price.
However, if you want to keep your offer clean and attractive, try to come up with this
money on your own. You might ask your Lender to increase your already-low interest
rate slightly and cover your closing costs through that avenue.
Residential Service Agreement. It never hurts to ask for a home warranty,
particularly if you are a first-time home Buyer. Keep in mind that the residential
service agreement is another $500+ Seller expense, so consider purchasing this on
your own IF you need to write an attractive offer.
You are apt to negotiate a great deal if your offer does not look like a laundry list. If
you need to ask for the washer, dryer and refrigerator, consider what those items
would cost new and keep that in mind when determining your requests.
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An experienced Realtor who knows property values in the neighborhood can help you
craft a great offer. You are on the right track if you've selected a Tulsa Realtor to be
your Buyer Broker!
For more information about home buying and selling, please
visit my Tulsa real estate blog!
Copyright 2011-2012 Lori Cain All Rights Reserved - Originally Posted at: Midtown
Tulsa Real Estate - Lori Cain
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