Spring Forward March 8, 2015   One week from day is when we are supposed to set our clocks forward unless you live in Arizona..  AND really, many of our clocks set themselves forward in the middle of the night when it's time to spring forward and gain that extra hour of daylight.    I'm one of those people that really do not want to set my clocks forward... but I will so that my hours will coincide with the local banks, court house, title office, etc..    SO... don't forget... next Saturday night.. when you go to bed, set your clock forward one hour so you won't be late for Church!  Besides, if you and I have an appointment to look t homes on Monday 9th,  I want both of us to be on time!  AND if you're ready to make an appointment to look at homes in McCurtain County Oklahoma, in partic... 03/01/2015

Listen to Your Attorney.  Get the Documents That He/She Recommends for Chain of Title   I am so thankful for our attorney.  We have been working with a purchase here in Idabel and there was a break in the chain of title per the documents that had been filed at McCurtain County Courthouse.     We located a copy of the missing document and sent it to the attorney.  BUT as it turns out, that document has raised another issue that needs to be corrected.     You are wise to get an attorney's opinion of the abstract when purchasing in McCurtain County Oklahoma.  If he/she includes items in the Title Opinion that should be corrected, you will be wise to follow those and then if those documents bring to light other issues, deal with them also.  That's the reason you get an Attorney's Title Opin... 02/17/2015

Why Don & Judi Barrett at Integrity Real Estate Services are the Ones to Sell Your Country Club Estates Home Idabel Oklahoma.    We know McCurtain County.  We know Idabel.  We know Country Club Estates.  Read all about Don and Judi's McCurtain County and Idabel background on their website by clicking here.     Country Club Estates is the only addition in McCurtain County with a HOA (Home Owners Association).     The Country Club Addition Homeowners Association rules are in place to help protect your property values.  Integrity Real Estate Services has a copy of the Country Club Estates Homeowners Association Rules that we give to prospective buyers.     The Homeowners Association dues are only $150 per year currently.  They've been that amount for a long time.  It's a bargain!     Commo... 02/17/2015

A little ice in your inspection?    Don and I were in Claremore, Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday.  We hurried home yesterday because the ice storm was supposed to be headed our way and we didn't want to try to get home on icy roads.   I was busy texting with a client asking about changing his inspection to Wednesday when the sun was due to shine upon us..  but he and his family had already driven in from out of town and hopeful that it was going to work out for today.    This morning, no ice in Idabel, roads clear.  I called my client early saying that inspection still on schedule for today at 3 pm.  When I left Idabel at 2 to drive to Smithville, no signs of ice.. as we drove north, the scenary changed quite a bit... white, icy, beautiful!  Roads were clear all the way though.     The icy... 02/16/2015

3 Bed 1 3/4 Bath, Large Double Detached Garage, Plus shop with large roll up doors.  4 1/2 acres   Call 580-212-5946 to schedule a showing of this home.     This home is just off of SE Washington, across from Pizza Hut.  3 bed 1 3/4 bath home has been updated in recent years and outbuildings added including a Large Double Garage with vaulted ceiling.  There's also a shop with 2 large rollup doors in addition to the garage.     This home in excess of 1500 sq ft includes kitchen with eat-at bar between the kitchen and dining area.  Living room has a bay window and is carpeted.  Nice sized laundry room off of the kitchen.  Wide hallway with easy access to bedrooms.  VERY HANDICAP FRIENDLY for wheelchairs.  Large master bath with step in shower.     This property would lend itself to quiet ... 02/15/2015

Fred's Pharmacy Now Located on SE Washington, Idabel, OK 74745   Fred's Pharmacy has purchased Raney Drug on S E Washington in Idabel Oklahoma.   The newest Fred's Pharmacy is located at 1106 SE Washington, Idabel, OK.     You really should check out their services online at the website.. information about Medicare, helpful information on timing your meds, etc.     Fred's has their own money-saving brand on many over-the-counter meds, so be sure to check that out too!   You can also check out this week's ad and money saving coupons.     Fred's Pharmacy is a welcome addition to Idabel Oklahoma!     02/15/2015

What's the Weather like in Southeast Oklahoma, Judi? Does it get cold in Southeast Oklahoma?  Do you have lots of tornadoes?  Does it snow in McCurtain County?     To be honest, I've never been trained as a weatherman or weather person and really don't worry much about the weather except to know if I need to grab a jacket on the way out the door.  OR maybe an umbrella.     AND "cold", "hot", etc are very subjective terms.  The humidity may be  uncomfortable to one person but feels great to someone else..     BUT facts and stats don't lie.  The best thing is to check weather sites to get average temperatures, precipitation, and/or any other statistics that are important to you in terms of the weather.       I don't consider our winters cold.. they are mild to me.  Maybe that's because I... 02/03/2015

 This is a continuation of a historical series.  To catch up... read these.  April 22, 1889 had been anticipated and planned for by many people across the United States.  The Land Run of 1889 would open up the public domain land “unassigned lands” in Oklahoma for settlement.  The land available in  The Land Run of 1889 was  a chance to “freely” obtain 160 acres of land.  It ended up being a day of not only excitement, but confusion, fighting, disagreement, law-breaking, and confusion.     It has been estimated that 50,000 people were poised and waiting for the firing of the pistol at high noon.  In truth, there were many that had sneaked into the area and were hiding, also waiting for the big moment when they could come out of hiding and pretend that they had crossed in legally at the a... 10/16/2014

Cielito Lindo American Buffet Restaurant Idabel Oklahoma 5 Stars! Don and I were rushed today at lunch time and counting the minutes that we had for lunch.  Integrity Real Estate Services has been so busy lately.. but gotta' have lunch.  We were headed to one of our favorite restaurants when a thought struck both of us at the same time.. we were driving past the Cielito Lindo American Buffet in Idabel.  Cielito Lindo American Buffet is Idabel's newest restaurant.  We looked at each other and in unison said "Want to try the new restaurant?".    It said Buffet, so we thought it will be fast and we're game to try anything once.     We were pleasantly surprised and blessed with a wonderful lunch. It was a buffet and I'm usually not fond of buffets.. I don't like handling the same spoon or t... 08/22/2014

Redoing Dining Room Chairs   I thought that I was happy with my dining room chairs... I had recovered the seats right after  Don had purchased the Paul Bunyon Cannonball Dining Room Set for me at an auction in 1994. The wood was gorgeous, loved the design.  The buffet still had the original papers in a drawer from the furniture store when it had been purchased new in 1976.     The chair seats though were a different story.. the old orange upholstery had to go.  I've always loved doing those kinds of things so I found a tapesty fabric that I loved, added a little more padding to the seat and recovered in 1994.  We do not use the dining room on a daily basis so the fabric was still nice that I had u    A few years go by.. the seats still "look" good but they just didn't sit as well as I w... 08/08/2013

FREE Concert and HANDS ON WORKSHOP Dulcimer, Saturday April 6, 2013 Museum of The Red River, Idabel, Oklahoma The Sweet Song String Band will be performing and also leading a workshop at The Museum of The Red River in Idabel Oklahoma this Saturday, April 6, 2013.     The Sweet Song String Band is made up of David and Annette Lindsey, and their two daughters, Angie and Cara.  Cara, will be performing with David and Annette, at this concert in Idabel Oklahoma.  The Sweet Song String Band travels throughout the United States performing concerts and selling David's handmade Dulcimers. Cara has learned not only to play the dulcimer but she has learned the art of creating them from her father.  She has been working with David in  the shop and building dulcimers with him since 2004.    The fam... 04/04/2013

 How are the schools in Idabel Oklahoma?     Idabel Oklahoma Public Schools 74745 - A series on Idabel Oklahoma Public Schools - Post #2 Locations   The Idabel Oklahoma Public Schools School System 74745 is comprised of four campuses: Idabel Oklahoma's two Elementary Public School Campuses: The Idabel Oklahoma Public School  Primary South Campus has students in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K), Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.  The Idabel Oklahoma Public School Primary South Campus is located at 1212 SE Tyler St Idabel, Oklahoma 74745.            The Idabel Oklahoma Public School Central Elementary is comprised of Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade.  The Idabel Oklahoma Public School Central Elementary is located at 206 Southeast F Street, Idabel, Oklahoma 74745.            ... 03/26/2013

ARK is assisting a family with finding a home for Molly. She is a 6.5 year old adult dog, whose mother was a full blood Black Labrador. Molly is a very sweet and playful girl, but wants to hog all of the attention. She also plays really rough with her other companion canines and playing will sometime turn into a fuss. For these reasons she would be best suited to be an only dog. She has previously had vaccinations, but is not current at this time. She has been spayed and would make a wonderful pet for someone looking for an intelligent and playful companion.  If interested in giving Molly a home please contact ARK at 580-236-2275  02/24/2013

Red Slough Birding Convention 2013 - May 4 - 7 - McCurtainCountySoutheast Oklahoma   May 4, 2013 kicks off The Red Slough Birding Convention held in Southeast McCurtain County Oklahoma.  It happens every year in early summer and is well attended.   The Red Slough Birding Convention is three days of information and tours of the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area.  The Red Slough Birding Convention website has information about the annual event if you are interested in attending.    The Keynote Speaker at this year's Red Slough Birding Convention is Laura Erickson.  Laura's book "101 Ways to Help Birds" is available on her website LauraErickson.com.  Ms. Erickson produces a radio program for public radio stations, For the Birds, and is a contributing editor for Bird Watching Magazine.   ... 02/08/2013

 I Am Looking For New Neighbors!  Don and I want new neighbors so we built a house next to ours and it's available.  It's a cute little two story with 12 bedrooms.  We want specific neighbors.   We want Purple Martins.   Adult males are iridescent, dark blue-purple overall with brown-black wings and tail. Females and immatures are duller, with variable amounts of gray on the head and chest and a whitish lower belly.... read more...  So if you're a Purple Martin and looking for a home..  The rent is free although I do expect you to catch and eat any mosquitoes that come into your sight.    I also love getting new neighbors in my community that are humans!  We enjoy living in McCurtain County and believe you would too.  Call me and let me help you find a home in either McCurtain County or... 02/05/2013

Market Report Country Club Estates 2012 Homes Sold Idabel Oklahoma 74745   Country Club Estates is a stable home market, as is most of Idabel, Oklahoma 74745 and McCurtain County Oklahoma homes sold.    Country Club Estates, immediately adjacent to The Idabel Oklahoma Country Club Golf Course consists of 241 numbered lots.  Most of the homes were built in the 1970's.  They vary in size and design.  Country Club Estates Idabel Oklahoma 74745 had only 6 sales in 2012.  There were 2 additional sales in property bounding Country Club Estates, bringing the total sales in the immediate area up to 8.  One of those sales was a vacant land sale, consisting of four lots that sold to the same buyer, leaving home sales 2012 at 7 in the area with only 5 of those being in Country Club Estates.    Tho... 01/13/2013

Idabel Country Club Golf Course Idabel Oklahoma 74475   Idabel Country Club Golf Course is an 18 hole Golf Course.   "The Idabel Country Club Golf Course, Idabel, OK 74745 was incorporated by the State of Oklahoma September 13, 1949. The purpose of the Club was to operate, manage and maintain the city's golf course.       The course was originally a nine hole, fairly open course with sand greens very similar to a links course. Over time with the addition of thousands of pine trees the fairways became relative tight placing a premium on tee shots. The back time was added in the late 1990's, this side is more open but water does come into play of several holes. The  course is open to the public however the clubhouse is only open to the public during lunch."  ... from the Idabel Country Cl... 01/13/2013

  Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 3 Bed 2 Bath Home For Sale 13 Park Dr, Idabel, OK Near Shopping, Schools, Medical, Golf Course 3 bed 2 bath Home For Sale Idabel Oklahoma 74745 Large Fenced Back Yard Storage Building 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $79,500 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,446 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This three bedroom two bath brick home is situated on a large lot at 13 Park Dr Idabel, Oklahoma. The property is conveniently located near schools, shopping, medical facilities, golf course. Idabel is the County Seat of McCurtain County and is about 30 minutes or so to Broken Bow Lake, 45 minutes to Pine Creek Lake.   see additi... 01/08/2013

  Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 Commercial Land For Sale U.S. 259 & South Central Avenue, Idabel, OK Commercial Land Very Busy Corner 259 South Central Lincoln Road South Bypass Idabel Oklahoma at Traffic Light Best Corne 27.63 acres Vacant Land   offered at $750,000 Lot Size 27.63 acres DESCRIPTION This 27.63 Acres of Commercial Land located at the corner of 259 (South Central) and Lincoln Road (South By Pass around Idabel) is an extremely high traffic corner. Property is large enough to handle just about anything that you would want build there. Wonderful scattered trees and city water and city sewer goes across the property. High Visibility to Traffic and passing vehicles. The whole parcel of 27.63 acres is listed at $750,000 or the seller will sell ... 01/03/2013

  Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 Another Home Under Contract, 1506 NW Indian St, Idabel, OK 4 bed 1 3/4 bath Sale Contract -  Idabel OK 4 bed 1 3/4 bath - Double Lot Huge Back Yard. chain link fence. $50,000 4BR/1+1BA Single Family House   offered at $50,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,600 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Contract Pending Great first time home or rental unit. Carport has been converted to a room that can serve as a bedroom or a den or office. 3-4 bed 1 3/4 bath with a huge back yard due to double lot. Two storage buildings. Nice trees. Unobstructed views across the street - grass (no houses across the street).   see additional photos... 12/30/2012