Key Realty and property management
Karyn Seabrooke - Oklahoma Realtor®
(405) 605-6445
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Search
    • Search all Listings
    • Search by Map
    • Active Listings
    • Sold Listings
    • New Listings
    • New Listing Notifications
  • Neighborhoods
  • Property Management
  • Blog
  • For Renters
    • For Renters
    • Testimonials
  • Contact

Oklahoma City Real Estate

November 18, 2015 by kseabrooke Leave a Comment

Neutral colors make the best palette

Who knew? Ellen DeGeneres isn’t just an affable talk-show host and beloved comedian. She’s also an extremely prolific home designer and house flipper, as shown in her new book, “Home.” See more tips for Oklahoma City Real Estate for Sale.

“I wanted to be an interior designer when I was 13,” DeGeneres admits in her book—which explains why, over the past 25 years, she has bought and renovated nearly a dozen homes. Each home was an adventure and an education, she recalls. Below, from her book, are a few lessons she’s learned, as well as gorgeous photos of her interiors that illustrate her points. oklahoma city real estate for sale

Neutral colors make the best palette

“I like neutral colors with stronger colors in art, pillows, or a nice throw. Big color statements on walls or furniture can be fun, but limit the possibility of changes.”

 

Get a chalkboard in your kitchen

“Chalkboards make a great, fun statement in a home. You can draw on them or use them practically to make lists or oklahoma city real estate for salewrite notes. You can write something like, ‘Remember to put away your shoes,’ just as a random, not-specific-to-my-life example.”

 

oklahoma city real estate for sale Less is more

“When finishing a room, I find it’s often useful to take one thing away. I always want to make sure it doesn’t look overdone or fussy.”

 

 

Go vintage

“Vintage fabrics can help personalize your home. They can be used for throw pillows, upholstery on a headboard—even a dog bed.” oklahoma city real estate for sale

 

 

 

Let there be light—lots of it

“Every room needs more than one light source. Lighting can be harsh or insufficient if you just rely on ceiling lighting. I like soft, even lighting, and I think floor and table lamps are essential to creating the right mood.”

oklahoma city real estate for sale

 

Excerpted from the book “Home” by Ellen DeGeneres. Copyright (c) 2015 by Crazy Monkey, Inc.

Special thanks to #Realtor.com

 

Money-Saving Home Maintenance Projects

August 3, 2015 by kseabrooke Leave a Comment

5 Money-Saving Maintenance Projects That Should Top Every New Homeowner’s Checklist

From our friends at HomeAdvisor

Moving into a new home is a happy occasion, but unexpected repairs like a dripping roof, a flooded basement or a busted HVAC system can turn it into an unhappy – and expensive — one. The good news is that preventive maintenance can curb such common catastrophes.

Put these five projects at the top of your to-do list to keep your home, bank account and sanity intact:

1. Attend to Your Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System: Your HVAC system regulates the temperature in your home to keep you comfortable throughout the year – and you’ll surely be upset if it breaks down during an epic heat wave. Perform regular seasonal maintenance on your heating and cooling systems to prevent this kind of disruption. Also, check your air filters once a month and change them out as necessary. (Definitely replace used filters when you first move in.) Not only will regular maintenance prolong the life of your HVAC system – and save you from shelling out $3,900 to install a new furnace — but it will also save you considerable cash on your energy bills.

2. Inspect Gutters and Downspouts: Clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to leaking basements, cracked foundations, wood rot, and pest and insect infestations that can cost $500 to $5,000 or more. To prevent devastating damage to your home, ensure that your gutters are free of debris — and that your downspouts are positioned to direct water away from your foundation. Also, keep nearby foliage trimmed to minimize clogging from leaves and branches. You should clean your gutters at least once a year. If you’re uncomfortable doing it yourself, a licensed professional will generally do the job for about $100 to $200, according to HomeAdvisor’s True Cost Guide.

3. Check for Water Leaks — and Fix Them: Water leaks are an easy fix if you catch them early, but they can lead to mold, mildew, rot and other damage when left undetected or unaddressed. Check all toilets and under-sink cabinets for leaks or constant running. Also, take a tour through your new house to inspect for drips and stains on the ceiling. Fix any leaks that you find immediately. A leaky roof – whether caused by weather, age or neglect — can also cause significant and costly long-term damage to your home. Inspect your roof for damage at least once a year, as well as after any major weather event. If you’re not sure how to inspect your roof yourself, consider hiring a professional roof inspector. A professional will know exactly what to look for – and considering the roughly $6,500 it may save you on a roof replacement, it’s well worth the average cost of $230.

4. Assess Your Attic Insulation: Attic insulation controls moisture, retains heat and ensures proper ventilation. If you have an unfinished attic, inspect it to make sure that there is insulation covering the entire space. If there are missing pieces – or if the existing insulation appears to be damaged or depleted – consider adding more insulation or replacing it altogether. Adequate insulation will ensure that your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. And it will save you a substantial amount of money on your energy bill as well – typically as much as $200 a year when coupled with air sealing, according to the EPA. A professional will usually charge about $900 to $1,900 to install blown-in insulation, but most states offer homeowner incentives to help offset the cost.

5. Find and Seal Air Leaks: Stop energy-sucking, money-wasting air leaks by caulking, sealing and weather-stripping all of the seams, cracks and openings in your home. The U.S. Department of Energy suggests testing for leaks by holding a lit incense stick next to potential air leak sources on a windy day. Any smoke stream that moves horizontally suggests a leak that should be sealed. A professional will generally install weather stripping for about $100 to $400, depending on the size of your home and the amount of air escaping it. Not bad when you consider that the EPA reports it can save homeowners as much as 10% on heating and cooling costs.

 

 

Preparing for Weather Emergencies

May 15, 2015 by kseabrooke Leave a Comment

From our friends at #HomeAdvisor

Safety Tips

April 11, 2015 by kseabrooke Leave a Comment

Electrical Fire Safety Tips for Kids at Home

From our friends at Del Mar Fans & Lighting

New Listing Notifications
What's My
Home Worth

Categories

  • Events
  • For Rent
  • For Sale
  • Friendly Cities
  • furnished corporate
  • Home Improvements and Tips
  • investment properties
  • Market Reports
  • Real Estate News
  • Short Term Furnished Rentals
  • Uncategorized

Search Listings

$
$

Key Realty and Property Management LLC

4415 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City OK 73118

(405) 605-6445 Office | (405) 605-6440 Fax
Contact Karyn

Karyn Seabrooke

Key Realty and Property Management is a full service real estate company specializing in residential, commercial, investment real estate and offers professional property management. Karyn has been involved in property ownership, management, and real estate development in Oklahoma City since 1994. Meet Karyn Seabrooke
  • Email
  • Twitter

sitemap  •  admin  •  ©2023 All Rights Reserved  •  Real Estate Website Design by IDXCentral.com