How to Understand Your Insurance Company's Late Policy!

One of the main things that customers need to know about their insurance is what type of policy coverage they have, what type of insurance company they have, and what type of policy the insurance company has on payments. When considering what type of policy your insurance company has on payments, ask theses questions:

1. When does my payment have to be received in order to be on time?
2. Does the payment need to be postmarked by a certain time?
3. In what office does the payment need to be received?
4. How do you issue a cancellation policy, will it be a part of the bill or separate?
5. Do you have a maximum number of late payments that are allowed before you cancel my insurance policy permanently?

To ensure you have the proper insurance coverage for your Tulsa, OK commercial property or for more questions, contact Mike Tedford of Tedford Insurance at 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.

For all your Tulsa, OK area commercial real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Fontana Cinema to See New Tenant

Common Ground Church has leased the former Fontana 6 Cinema at 51st and Memorial.  Pastor Tom Dillingham is the senior pastor. Kelly Howard and Sherri Sanders of www.tulsaluxurypropertygoup.com donated real estate consulting services to negotiate the lease.

Sutherlands to be Reborn

The former Sutherlands Lumber big box retail building will soon have a new life.  One anchor tenant will be Planet Fitness.  Spaces will range from 10,000 to 43,750 square feet.  For information about this and other commercial properties available in the Broken Arrow, OK area, contact Darryl Baskin at 918-740-0077 or www.BaskinCommercial.com

Quick Tips for Increased Security

Security is important to just about everyone. For commercial properties, however, it can be even more challenging at times. Whether you are an employee or business owner, keep these simple tips in mind to help ensure security for everyone.

• Always know your surroundings. If you have relocated your business or taken a new job, take a walk or drive around during the day and check out the area. Make a note of routes that might be safer to walk or drive. Also, make a mental note of normal parking routines and people that frequent the area.
• Get to know other business owners and employees. Find out where businesses are located and what's been going on in the area.
• Make sure that employees know what protocol is for working after hours or if the last one to leave. Always close doors and set the alarm.
  
• When going on vacation or a business trip, be prepared. Put lights on timers, cancel mail and newspaper delivery or arrange for it to be picked up. Make sure that employees are aware. Don't leave clues that you are away.
• Again, remember to set your security system!

To have a security system installed or monitored in your Tulsa, OK area business, contact Tory Tipp of TNT Security Services at 918-313-4074 or www.tntsecurityservices.com.

How New Lead-Based Paint Law Affects You!

There is a new lead-based paint law that has been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new law, the Toxic Substance Control Act, requires that companies must be certified by the EPA and workers must also be certified to remove or do activities that might disturb lead-based paint. These activities usually include renovation, repair, and painting done in or near areas that have lead-based paint (properties that were built before 1978). This law comes with heavy penalties as well, up to $37,500 per violation, per day. Not only can the contractor be fined, but Realtors and Brokers can be fined as well. Read on for a little more information about lead-based paint.

Lead-based paint was used in construction prior to 1978. Lead can cause a multitude of health problems for both children and adults which include:

• reproductive problems
• high blood pressure
• hearing issues (children)
  
• nerve disorders
• memory and concentration problems
• muscle and joint paint
• headaches (especially in children)
• brain and nervous system damage (children)
• hyperactivity and other behavioral and learning problems (children)

Lead can enter our systems by putting things in our mouth that have lead on them, eatting dirt or paint chips that can contain lead. breathing in dust during renovations. For children, lead is especially dangerous because they often put everything in their mouths . their bodies absorb more lead, they are more sensitive to the effects of lead.


For more information about the new lead-based paint law or for lead-based paint removal from a certified contractor in the Tulsa, OK area, call Jonathon Knapp of Residential Repair at 918-621-1020 or www.residentialrepairinc.com.

For a complete article on the new lead-based paint law, visit www.darrylbaskin.com.

Things to Consider When Building!

When building a new property, there are so many decisions to make, from the location and builder, to which carpet and paint to choose. Keep these tips in mind when you decide to build.

• Location- Work with your Realtor when purchasing land and building to make sure that the location you desire will fit your budget as well as the style and size you want in your building. Don't find out after purchasing that you can't do what you want or that the market won't handle your specific plans.
• Building- Select your builder carefully! Ask for recommendations from your Realtor. After all, they work with builders everyday. Ask builders for referrals and contact them. Ask plenty of questions and don't be afraid to get more than one quote.
• Products- Once you have purchased land, selected a builder, and begun the building process, there will be many products to choose. Ask about your options and shop around in advance to make sure that you get what you want at the price you want. When selecting roofing products and styles- keep in mind your budget, style, and the weather in your area. Remember that by using certain materials, you can decrease your energy costs. When selecting flooring products- remember to check wear, stain resistance, and even product type (such as carpet, tile, or hardwood).
  
• Mortgage Options- Check with your mortgage company to find out what mortgage options are available to you. Make sure that you know the down-payment requirements for the option you choose.
  

Want more information? Contact these professionals for all your Tulsa, OK area maintenance needs and more:

Building in the Tulsa, OK area- Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-734-1293 or usbs@att.net

Tulsa, OK Mortgages- Steve Currington, Currington Mortgage at 918-810-0092 or www.curringtonmortgage.com.

Roofing in the Tulsa, OK. area- Judy Smith of A-Best Roofing at 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.

Flooring Products- Jim Ecrette at ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings at 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com. Don't forget to ask for Darryl Baskin's pricing discount!

Full of Stuff?

Is your office or commercial space full of "stuff". Here are a few quick and easy tips and questions to help you get your business de-cluttered in no time.

• Sometimes it can be helpful to de-clutter before tackling any cleaning. Once you de-clutter there will be less stuff to clean and less stuff on counters, floors, and tables to move around.
• When de-cluttering, set out three boxes. One box is for things to keep, one is for things to donate, the last is for things to throw away. Consider these questions when deciding what to do with each item.

Do I need the item?
Will I ever use this item again?
When did I use it last time?
Has it got sentimental value?
If it needs repair, will the repairs be made?

• Be realistic when de-cluttering. If you are short of space or haven't used it in a while, throw it away or donate it.
  
• Don't take a lot of time when de-cluttering. Many times, the longer you spend on one item, the more likely you will convince yourself that you need to keep it. If you still find it difficult to decide, put in aside for later and come back to it.
  
• If you find there is something, especially large items, that you need to keep but don't have space for, put it in storage.
  

For more information about storage, moving, and packing for your Tulsa, OK business or for an estimate for storage or moving services, contact Mike Ellingson of Relocation LLC at 918-459-MOVE or www.relocationllc.net.

For all your Tulsa, OK commercial real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin of McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.