Improving Indoor Air Quality in Your Tulsa, OK Commercial Property!

Indoor air pollution in your Tulsa, OK commercial property can pose many health risks, including: allergies, asthma, and even cancer. The average person spends about 30% of their day at work and 75% of their day indoors . These simple solutions can improve the air quality in your business:

• Avoid smoking and the use of chemicals indoors.
• Use building materials that don't emit toxins. Ask your builder for some eco-friendly building options.
• When replacing flooring, use eco-friendly flooring such as bamboo , stone, or cork.
  
• Dehumidify in moist areas.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Use filters that help reduce air pollutants.

For information on high quality air filters to improve indoor air quality, contact Rick Butefish at www.Filters4Me.com or 918-292-8600.

To build a new Tulsa, OK commercial building or for questions about acceptable green building materials in Tulsa, OK, contact Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-518-5913.

For eco-friendly flooring products in Tulsa, OK, contact Jim Ecrette of ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings at 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com

KNOW YOUR VOTING INFORMATION!

One of the biggest and most important United States and Oklahoma elections is tomorrow, November 2, 2010. For many of you, you have already researched the issues and candidates, know your polling place, and are ready to go. For others, however, knowing what you will be voting on is a daunting task and you may not know where to start. For those of you in the latter category, or for those who simply want a little bit more information, read on for some helpful steps to take before you vote and for some vital links to ballot information.

Steps to Take to Ensure a Smoother Voting Process:

1. Know Your Information! Before you go vote, make sure you know the following: your voting precinct, state Senate district, state House district, County Commission district. Knowing this information can ensure that you get all the proper ballots and the right candidates to choose from on your ballot. Follow this helpful link to the Oklahoma State Election Board. Simply click on find your polling place and enter your name, birthday, and zip code. Take this information with you when you vote.
2. Know Your Oklahoma State Questions and Candidates! There will be 11 State Questions on the Ballot tomorrow, as well as elections for 9 statewide partisan offices, and 6 statewide judicial offices. There will also be many district judges and special elections all over the state. Take some time to check out the following links to be an informed voter. Follow this link to Ballotpedia for links to information on each of the 11 state questions. Follow this link to politics1 for information on the statewide elections. This link to tulsacounty will give you a copy of your sample ballot. You will need the information you found in point 1 to get the proper ballot.
3. Go Vote! Make sure you take notes of which candidates, questions, and issues you are in agreement with. You could even print out the sample ballot and mark it for easier reference.

The important thing is to make our voices heard. No matter which candidate or side of the issue you stand on, be informed and go vote.

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

Eliminating Autumn Pests from Your Tulsa, OK Business

Many insects find their way into our Tulsa, Oklahoma business during this time of year. They come in through crevices and cracks in roof flashing, siding, trim, vents, and any other way they can. Once they are inside the walls and structural areas of our businesses they can be very hard to exterminate. When the weather warms up they will often come inside through light fixture openings, vents, light switches, and fireplaces. To help eliminate pest problems in the Spring, follow these simple steps:

1. Walk around your business, inside and out. Look for any cracks, crevices, and missing caulk in your siding, doors, and windows.
2. Look around for holes in drywall.
3. Check your roof for loose roof flashing and shingles. For a thorough inspection, call a Tulsa, OK roofing company.
4. Basically look for any little areas of your business where pests can enter.
   

For Tulsa, OK pest control, call M.E.- Duane Montgomery of Montgomery Exterminating at 918-438-4885 or www.montgomeryexterminating.com.

For a Tulsa, OK commercial roofing services, call Judy Smith of A-Best Roofing at 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.

For help with all your Tulsa, OK commercial real estate needs call Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors, 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

How are Oklahoma real estate matters resolved in court!

There are different types of cases and courts in which a real estate related matter can be heard. When it comes to real estate, there could be issues related to property lines, ownership, title problems, failure to declare previous issues in a disclosure statement or much more. Here are several types of issues that could arise and how they are generally handled.

In small claims court, the case is usually over things with a value of less than $6000. Many times in small claims court people are unrepresented when it comes to a small dispute over less than $6000 or disputes over a renter and landlord. Cases like these are usually heard by the judge within 30 days and are decided the day of the court hearing. For an eviction, you give notice to a tenant and have it posted. If they don't respond or pay you the debt they owe, you file a petition at the courthouse with appropriate information. It is filed and you pay a small fee and they send a notice out. You are usually given a court date within 30 days. If you are a renter and the landlord's property (where you live) is involved in a foreclosure, there are several things that can happen. Sometimes even if you are in the right, you may still lose any prepaid money.

For more information on legal matter involving Tulsa OK commercial real estate, contact David Keesling with Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux at 918-492-7674 or www.rrblawok.com.

Need Tulsa, OK commerical title insurance? Contact Ann Rollins of Closings of Tulsa at 918-493-2241 or www.closingsoftulsa.com.

Prevent legal issues due to lack of insurance coverage. For Tulsa, OK commercial insurance, contact Mike Tedford of Tedford Insurance at 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.

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

What Exactly Is Oklahoma Title Insurance?

Title insurance protects your claim of ownership of your Tulsa, Oklahoma property. When you buy commercial real estate in the Tulsa, OK area, you count on the paperwork being properly reviewed. You should get a "title opinion" from an attorney. That does not, however, provide you any insurance that the attorney did not make an error or that someone later does not come back and claim an error was made (regardless who is right or wrong.) It is simply the opinion of the attorney you hired.

If you purchase title insurance and someone later questioned your ownership of the property, the title insurance company would be required to come defend your title.

A few things to note:

• Title insurance only covers the period of time before your purchase of the property. It does not cover from the time you purchase and beyond. If you are concerned about problems that might arise after you purchase the property, talk to your title company and ask about appropriate insurance.
  
• Sometimes "exceptions" can be listed in your title policy. These would be things that were known when the policy was written such as, your driveway or storage building being on the neighbor's property.
• Title problems are often called "clouds" which mean your ownership is not completely clear - that someone could raise questions about it. Even if your ownership would not be lost, it can be expensive to remove the "cloud" on your title.
• Title issues can arise from forgeries, improper paperwork filing at the courthouse, incorrectly completed forms, deaths and bankruptcies, lawsuits between other parties, and many other unknown circumstances.

For more information about commercial title insurance in Tulsa, OK, contact Ann Rollins, at Closings of Tulsa, 918-493-2241 or www.closingsoftulsa.com.

Have Tulsa, OK area commercial title problems? and have legal problems as a result of your title or lack of title insurance, contact Chuck Richardson of Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux at 918-663-5070 or www.richardsonlawfirmpc.com.

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

Protect Your Business From Fire!

Fire can be a devastating event. It damages everything in its path and can cause serious injury and death. To help protect your Tulsa, OK area business from fire, read on.

• Be prepared ahead of time! Being prepared is probably the most important step of all. This step involves many things. First, make sure you have insurance in the event of a fire. Second, have a fire escape plan with all the necessary items such as escape ladders, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors etc. Third, know and practice your fire escape plan. Take time to discuss what to do in the event of a fire and practice!
• Avoid unnecessary risk! Cigarettes, fire places, and appliances are common causes of fires. Although these are more common in homes, they can still cause problems in a business. Make sure that fires in the fireplace are completely out before you leave. If you use it often, install a screen and glass door for extra safety. Finally, avoid putting appliances near furniture. Appliances and heaters placed near furniture can often overheat and cause a fire to start. When a fire starts from any one of the items above, they often start very slowly and smolder for a long time before actually catching fire and being detected.
  
• Test your smoke alarm! It is very important to test your smoke alarm often to ensure that it is working properly. Also replace the battery at least once per year, even if it appears to be working. If your smoke alarm seems to go off regularly when there is not a problem, such as during cooking, consider moving it a few feet away. If your smoke alarm is 10 years old, replace it.
• Keep Emergency Numbers on Hand! Keep Tulsa, OK Area emergency numbers near all phones in case of fire or emergency. A great place to check is the local phone book.
  
• No matter how much we prepare, we can't completely prevent fires. should a fire occur, remember to call your Oklahoma insurance agent and maintenance professionals to take care of any damage and ensure insurance coverage of repairs.

Contact these professionals for questions or quotes:

Insurance Coverage in Tulsa, OK- Mike Tedford, Tedford Insurance, 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.
Roofing Repairs in the Tulsa, OK area- Judy Smith, Abest Roofing, 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.
Fire Damage and Restoration in the Tulsa, OK area- Roger Fisher, PCC Cleaning and Restoration, 918-641-1111 or www.pcccr.com.

Oklahoma State Questions on the Upcoming November Ballot

On November 2, 2010 there will be an election in which 11 Oklahoma state questions will be decided. When there are so many questions on a ballot, it can be difficult to remember the details of each question and how we feel about them. Today, we will discuss the first of the eleven Oklahoma state questions- SQ 744.

SQ 744: The measure repeals a Section of the State Constitution. The repealed section required the Legislature annually to spend $42.00 for each common school student.

Common schools offer pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

The measure also adds a new Article to the Constitution. It sets a minimum average amount the State must annually spend on common schools. It requires the State to spend annually, no less than the average amount spent on each student by the surrounding states. Those surrounding states are Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Colorado and New Mexico. When the average amount spent by surrounding states declines, Oklahoma must spend the amount it spent the year before.

The measure deals with money spent on day-to-day operations of the schools and school districts. This includes spending on instruction, support services and non-instruction services. The measure does not deal with money spent to pay debt, on buildings or on other capital needs.

The measure requires that increased spending begin in the first fiscal year after its passage. It requires that the surrounding state average be met in the third fiscal year after passage. The measure does not raise taxes, nor does it provide new funding for the new spending requirements.

This information taken from "Do You Have the Answers?" by Sid Sperry published in Oklahoma Living Magazine.

For more information about SQ 744 or any other question on November 2, 2010 ballot, visit the www.okpolicy.org website.

For your Tulsa, OK real estate needs, contact Kelly Howard of McGraw Realtors at 918-230-6341 or www.kellyhowardhomes.com.