Tulsa’s leading home builder, Simmons Homes, is teaming up with ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" once more for a third project, but this time, it’s to help a family in their own backyard.

"Our employee’s hearts and lives have been touched through our participation with ˜Extreme Makeover and the families we’ve been fortunate enough to help," said Greg Simmons, founder of Owasso-based Simmons Homes. "To be a part of the same spirit of generosity in our own community brings our amazing Extreme Team experience full circle."

Simmons Homes needs skilled/licensed craftsmen to volunteer for “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” onsite shifts; to make a well deserved family dreams come true. Extreme Makeover Home Edition volunteers should have experience in the home building industry with skills including electricians, painters, framers, plumbers and drywallers. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" volunteers will be responsible for all transportation, lodging and food. In addition, Simmons Homes encourages other Tulsa community organizations to get involved by allowing employees to participate and/or donate tools and supplies. Visit www.extremesimmons.com to volunteer for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in Tulsa. 

The Tulsa "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" family’s name has not yet been released, to insure the family will enjoy the surprise, and the final project details will be announced the week of Jan. 15. The Simmons Homes team will work on the Extreme Makeover home for nearly one week.

 "You can be confident that the Tulsans receiving this home are truly deserving of our help," said Simmons. "We’re looking forward to building a team of local volunteers to really make a difference in this family’s lives."  

You can learn more and get involved at www.extremesimmons.com  

Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago is a new home community that is the perfect place to be for active adults who are 55 and over. Including shopping, entertainment venues, premier dining, as well as all of the popular amenities of Rancho Del Lago itself, Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago's location near cosmopolitan Tucson affords residents the best of both worlds, and you're sure to find something for everyone.

With amenities ranging from a 14,000 square foot recreation center with tremendous views, a high-tech fitness center, a billiards room, an arts and crafts room, and the largest 18 hole putting green in Arizona, as well as a conference room for your business needs, Rancho Del Lago is a new home community that allows you the freedom to both work and play at your own leisure. 

The new homes for sale by Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago range between $179,990 and $269,990 and contain several diverse floorplans that are ranging from 1,212 to 2,823 sq.ft. For more information about this exciting new living community call 866-340-9322.

Coffee Creek, by Simmons Homes, offers homes where you can enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere. You will find no other community like this one, with new homes providing the ultimate community living, with a swimming pool, parks and playgrounds. Amazing community features are found at every turn of these new homes within this master planned community including a catch and release fishing pond.

These new homes in Tulsa amazing interior is just as fashionable and luxury as the community. With Simmons Homes Design Studio, you can create your new home just as you always wanted. With the help of the Simmons Homes Design Studio, your new home will be designed the way you like it with the convenience of “one stop shopping”. If you are not sure how you want your dream home to look, don’t worry, a Design Consultant will guide you through the selection process. The Design Consultant will aid you through the massive amount of decisions to be made.

Fast growing, commuter-friendly…Tulsa, OK has many of the advantages buyers look for in a relocation city. Fortunately, Tulsa also has affordable home prices, low interest rates, and a great tax rebate for first-time buyers to offer its residents.

Since we documented on the Tulsa Market Conditions July 2009, prices have risen slightly. That makes this a good time to look into Tulsa real estate - before prices climb any higher! Here is the activity we noted for the Tulsa real estate market conditions August 2009:

Inventory

Homes for Sale: 3,283
New Homes: 0*
Foreclosures: 1,420

Median Price

Homes for Sale: $139,900
New Homes: 0*
Foreclosures: $65,000

Month-Over-Month Change

Homes for Sale: +0.3%
New Homes: n/a*
Foreclosures: +0.2%

*(Source: Yahoo! Real Estate Snapshot)

No matter if you opt to purchase a new home, or one of the many resale homes for sale in Tulsa, chances are you will be able to secure a fantastic deal. But as you can see, this is one market that is slowly recovering; meaning, prices will eventually rise more. So, interested buyers: The time to start looking is now!

With the popularity of commuter-friendly cities on the rise, many buyers are looking to go where the drive time to work is guaranteed to be stress-free. On that note, guess what city was determined to have the second-lowest commute time in the nation? None other than Tulsa, OK – a city that also boasts affordable home prices, low interest rates, and a great tax rebate for first-time buyers.

In the second quarter of 2009, Tulsa’s average sales price showed an increase of 2% over the first quarter average. If you’re a prospective buyer, don’t let a little price increase frighten you; this is still 7% less than the second quarter average of 2008. Also, remember that interest rate? It’s currently around 5.5% for many qualified buyers. That’s almost reason enough to inquire about homes for sale in Tulsa; but there’s actually more! In addition to these advantages, there is a possible $8,000 income tax rebate for Tulsa’s first-time buyers.     

If buying a home in Tulsa is a long time off, it’s important to check the market conditions at regular intervals to keep yourself updated; but, if you’re ready to start looking at properties, this is a great time to contact an agent to set up some viewing appointments.

Bixby is Oklahoma's fastest growing city and it's easy to see why with a small-town feel combined yet close everything Tulsa has to offer with only being 15 minutes away from downtown Tulsa.  Bixby is where you can enjoy parks, trails, Lake Bixhoma, golf, shopping and dining. Whether you're looking for grate outdoor adventures, a community block party, or exclusive shopping and dining, Bixby has what you are looking for.

The White Hawk Golf Club in Bixby is located in some of Oklahoma's most picturesque land with grass greens and fairways throughout.  White Hawk Golf Club features four sets of tees that allow players at every skill level a chance to enjoy their golfing experience. Shopping is just minutes away as well at the Woodland Hills Mall. This 2-level mall offers a 1.2 million square-foot of fantastic regional shopping with a  Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears stores to name a few. For more outdoor fun, Lake Bixhoma is a great place to spend with the family. Offering camping, hiking and ample opportunities for largemouth bass fishing, and is near the top of the list of the Wildlife Departments bass surveys.

If you want all the convenience of the city but the peace that comes with living in the country then Bixby newest homes for sale South Bridge, is the community for you. This ideal new home community is a wonderful place to raise your family and make new friends that will last a lifetime.  The new Bixby homes for sale offer a relief from the summer heat with a splash pad that will keep your kids happy and cool for hours.

South Bridge features new home with warm and attractive designs. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms floorplans ranging from 1,657 to 1,673sq. ft. and prices start in the $ 170’s. Bixby new homes at South Bridge have a mixture of natural beauty and is convent to downtown, making South Bridge a superb place to call home.