UNIQUE OPPORUNITY!

Buy low-sell high! That is a successful investment strategy! On the other hand, many of us often do just the opposite. We wait until prices go up before we buy and only sell when prices are low. Unfortunately, many people do the same when it comes to real estate. Buyers often wait until the market is hot before they either sell and/or buy.
Currently, the residential real estate market in the greater Tulsa area is good, but not as active as it was a few years ago. According to statistics prepared by NORES, INC (MLS) the number of homes SOLD through September 2009 is down 9.9% and the average sales price is off 3.0%. Yet, this is a really good time to sell a home and buy another one.
Home prices in the Tulsa area remain among the most affordable in the country. Interest rates are hovering near record lows and the $8,000 tax credit continues through the end of November. This combination of circumstances provides a unique opportunity for home buyers at this time. Even home buyers who need to sell a home and might have to take a little less than they desired for it can more than make up the difference in today’s market.
So, if you would like to have a new home, but have thought it is the wrong time, THINK AGAIN! Contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com to learn how you can benefit from today’s real estate market.

BooHaHa Parade

Coldwell Banker Select is the primary sponsor of this year's 19th Annual BooHaHa Parade and Halloween celebration on Brookside. The event will be held October 31st and features a pancake breakfast by the Lions Club, kid zones, children's and pet's costume contests, and of course trick or treating. The parade line up includes vintage cars, antique fire truck, smart car, and cycles from the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club. We promise to have something for everyone, so please plan to join us!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

COLDWELL BANKER RANKS 1ST

Recently, J.D. Power and Associates released their 2009 Home Buyer/Seller Study. The Study, now in its second year, measures the customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest national real estate companies. Overall satisfaction was determined by examining four factors related to the home selling experience: agent (34%); marketing (34%); office (17%); and packages of additional services (15%). Among home sellers, Coldwell Banker ranked highest and performs particularly well in all four categories.
If you are considering selling your home, make sure you talk to the company which ranks highest among home sellers across the country. Contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com for a no-obligation presentation of the seller services we provide.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS NOW!

The week of October 4-10, 2009, has been designated as National Fire Prevention Week. During that time period attention will be focused on the steps homeowners can take to minimize the possibility of an in-home fire. As real estate professionals, we at Coldwell Banker want to do everything we can to help homeowners be aware of fire prevention safety tips. Please read the tips listed below and implement them in your home.

Fire Safety Checklist:

· Install and maintain a working smoke alarm outside of every sleep area and remember to
change the batteries at least once a year.
· Designate two escape routes from each bedroom and practice them regularly.
· Teach everyone the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” technique in case clothing catches on fire.
· Avoid storing old mattresses in the home or garage.
· Teach kids that matches, lighters and candles are tools, not toys. If you suspect that a child
is playing with fire, check under beds and in closets for telltale signs like burned matches.
Matches and lighters should be stored in a secure drawer or cabinet.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com